uk population density Flashcards
Uks average population density
266 persons per km2
england average population density
420.3 people/km2
northern ireland average population density
130 people/ km2
england climate?
habitable lowland, warmer climate in south and major employment areas of greater london, the westlands and greater manchester
where in england has the highest population density and why?
south-east and london
london = global hub and highest number of job opportunities and services
1930s-1950s uk urban areas
little investment due to war - decline and deprivation in urban areas
social housing built in 1950s but still high demand for more
1960s uk urban areas
economic boom and industrialisation
immigrants from commonwealth moved to inner city areas
development of suburban areas
new towns built outside of cities
1970s uk urban areas
old run-down inner city terraced houses demolished and replaced by high-rise flats
1980s uk urban areas
economic recession and deindustrialisation resulted in derelict urban areas
urban development corporations set up to redevelop inner city areas
1990s uk urban areas
demolition and replacement of poor quality high-rise flats that were built in 1970s
suburbanisation continued, growth of out-of town shopping malls and retail parks
high streets experienced decline, but new developments
2000s uk urban areas
suburbanisation continues and retail parks and out-of-town shopping centres remain popular
immigration from the eu increase cultural diversity in urban areas
financial crisis led to high-street shop closures
2010s uk urban areas
suburban growth and infilling
initiative aimed to attract fresh private investment, new businesses and people back into inner urban areas
londons house prices increased