Urban Case Study Flashcards
Location of Slough
Slough is located in the south east of England, in the county of Berkshire.
It’s a great location as it’s close go london and has easy access to other parts of the UK.
It’s only about 20 miles west of london, therefore it has great connectivity
What are the reasons behind Slough becoming so successful?
One of the main reasons is sloughs close proximity to london. This helps to attract businesses and investment to the area. It has great transport links which make it easy to get to other sorts of the UK. For example it is part of the Elizabeth and jubilee line which takes straight from reading into central london. It also has major bus routes to other areas like high Wycombe on the x74, the bus to Hounslow which is the 81 and the bus that takes u straight to different terminals of Heathrow airport.
Sloughs connection with Heathrow airport.
Slough has a close connection with Heathrow airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world. This has brought a range of benefits to the town, including increased investment, employment opportunities, and tourism. Many businesses in Slough rely on the airport for their operations, which have helped to create a thriving economy in town. Additionally, the airport provides easy access to the rest of the world, which has helped to make Slough a global hub for business and commerce
What is trade like in Slough?
Trade in Slough is strong with a range if businesses and industries represented in the town. Some of the major sectors include pharmaceuticals, technology and logistics. Mars, the chocolate company is headquartered in Slough, as is the pharmaceutical company GSK. So is the company O2
What kind of work are locals employed in?
It has a range of industries and sectors represented in the town. For example, in the tertiary sector, jobs including retail, hospitality healthcare and professional services. The town specifically has a thriving retail centre, with a number of shopping centres and high streets offering a range of goods and services. There are also a number of hotels and restaurants in the town which provide jobs in the hospitality sector. Healthcare is also a major employer in the area with a number of hospitals and clinics located nearby. . Slough has a range of secondary sector jobs, including manufacturing, construction and logistics. Some manufacturing facilities include Mars and black and decker
Sloughs unemployment rate and average salary
Slough had a mean average salary for full-time employees of £49,241 in 2022. Slough’s unemployment rate is 7.0% as of 2022.
Are there problems associated with the urban jobs?
Some residents may face issues with job security, low wages, or lack of opportunities for advancement. Additionally there can be challenges associated with travelling, such as traffic congestion or long travel times.
What is the current population of Slough?
158,300.
In recent years Slough has seen an influx of immigrants from South Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe, making it one of the most ethnically diverse towns in the U.K.
Age of the population in Slough:
25% of people are aged 0-15
65% of people are ages 16 to 64
10% of people are aged 65+
Sloughs gender demographic
Roughly a 50/50 split
What is the country of birth demographic for Slough?
Only about 56% of the residents were born in the U.K.
Ethnicity
47% of people in Slough are either Asian or Asian British
8% are black, black British, black Caribbean ir African
36% are white
Language
73% have a main language of English
Religion in Slough
32% Christian 30% Muslim 11% Sikh 8% Hindu 0.1% Jew
Population projection for Slough in 2043
Slough has a projection of 67% of people being aged 16-64 compared to England 60% and the south easts 57%
