Woking Flashcards
What percentage of people are ethicnally white?
75% lower than SE average of 80%
what is Wokings population?
103,900
What is the largest ethnic minority?
Pakistani-6% It’s characterised as one of the most diverse boroughs in the county
what percentage of people are economically active?
75%
What percentage of people have level 4 qualifications?
46%
what is the predominant form of employment?
Knowledge economy-27%
what is the average salary?
£34,000
what percentage of people own their houses in woking compared to Toxteth?
70% in Woking compared to 24% in Toxteth
what percentage if people are Christian?
58%
what percentage of people are Muslim?
7.38%
Why is Woking historically significant to its Muslim population?
Shah Jahan Mosque was the first purpose built mosque in the UK in 1889
What is the local club?
Woking FC
Why is Woking significant in terms if literature?
HG Wells wrote ‘War of the worlds’ in Woking, honoured by a sculpture in town centre
What is Wokings political characteristic?
Woking Borough Council part of Surrey County Council
what is the population density?
16 per ha compared to surrey average of 6
What does terraced housing symbolise?
Terraced housing is symbolic of the industrial past, factories/ + warehouses which have now been converted into the Lion Retail Park
what canal is Woking located on?
Basingstoke Canal
how tall is the green wall?
75m Part of Wokings newly regenerated Victoria Square
what are Wokings natural characteristics?
- National trust properties
- Wetland centres
- WWF has integrated itself into the natural environment and aims to improve it
- Flat relief
what is the altitude of Woking?
Around 35m above sea level
what is terraced housing reminiscent of?
Terraced housing in a grid system are reminiscent of Industrial past
Why was Woking significant in the past for transport?
Woking railway built in 1838 was central to trade and economic growth. The London necropolis linked Wokint to Brookwood cemetery used as a burial ground from WW1 & WW2
Why was Woking significant for manufacturing in the past?
James Walker company and Lion works operations. Both are now closed but their influence is tstill evident e.g. lion retail park
Why is Basingstoke canal significant?
Once centre to Wokings trade for shipping goods but now largely used for leisure, unlike the mosque its an example of how time has changed particular characteristics
What are present day connections in Woking like?
- M3, M25 and A3
- Strong links to Heathrow and Gatwick
- Woking Town is located along the commuter belt and is a commuter town, with a 30 minute ride to Waterloo Station
what is migration like in Woking?
Longstanding migration links especially from South Asia with it being the most diverse Borough in the county’ around 13.5% foreign born
what is the major source for resources?
Human resources with around 46% With a level 4 qualification or above. Many tech jobs show social capital
What does the knowledge economy contribute?
Around £23 billion
How many more are employed in the knowledge economy compared to SE average?
27% In Woking compared to 14% in South East
How much money has been invested into Victoria Square?
More than £500 million mostly into retail
What role has the M3 enterprise played in investment?
gave £2million to woking Borough Council to improve access to shearwater business park
How many does Mclaren employ in Woking?
1000+
