winchester Flashcards
What percentage did the Christian population decrease by since 2001?
13%
By how much did the percentage of people with no religion increase?
71.5%
What percentage did the population over 65 increase by since 2001?
18%
By how much did the percentage of young adults (25-29) decrease?
2.9% (from 19.5% to 16.6%)
What is the population size of Winchester City Centre?
45,184
In which year was Winchester voted the best place to live in Britain?
2006
How is Winchester characterized in terms of affluence?
Expensive and affluent
What percentage of Winchester’s population was born in the UK?
91.1%
What percentage of the population adheres to religions with contrasting views?
5.3%
When was Winchester built by the Romans?
70 AD
What major construction occurred in Winchester in the Middle Ages due to the population influx?
Industry expansion (tailors, weavers, dyers, drapers)
What impact did rail links in the 19th century have on Winchester?
Brought more tourists and industry
How much has Winchester’s population grown in the past ~150 years?
From about 13,000 to almost 125,000
What impact do expensive housing prices have on younger residents?
Excludes younger people and first-time buyers
What is a common commuting pattern among residents of Winchester?
Many residents commute from areas like Southampton and London
What is the average age in Winchester?
43 years old
How much did the percentage of people over 65 increase from 2001 to 2011?
18.4%
By how much did the percentage of young adults decrease between 2011 and 2021?
2.9%
What was the average house price in Winchester in 2021?
£630,400
What was the population increase percentage in Winchester from 2011 to 2021?
9.3%
What percentage of Winchester’s population identified as Christian in 2021?
48.6%
What percentage of Winchester’s population identified as British only in 2021?
59.3%
What percentage of Winchester’s population identified as non-UK only in 2021?
5.6%
What investment has the Winchester Cathedral made locally?
Investment in areas such as the cathedral grounds and the Christmas market