Lympstone - CSMP case studies (MOCK) Flashcards
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Lympstone place characteristics
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Honeypot town + dormitory town for commuters to Exeter for wealthy professionals
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How does age contribute to social inequality in Lympstone?
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- 25% of the population is 65+ = high number of dependents = low crime rate
- Aging population allows grandparents to provide free childcare, parents return to work + contribute to National GDP + local tax revenue
High dependency ratio in Lympstone = high healthcare + education costs
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How does gender contribute to social inequality in Lympstone?
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- Less than 20% gender pay gap, highlighting reduced gender inequality
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How does ethnicity contribute to social inequality in Lympstone?
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- Population = 99% white british
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How does social inequality impact on people’s lives in Lympstone? (positives and single negative)
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- Good access to services eg healthcare + education
- High disposable income of residents
- Homogenous population (99% White British) leads to no racial xenophobia or segregation
- Good education + high knowledge economy in town = higher employment prospects
- However, limited diversity could stunt future growth in modern world
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Lympstone av. income
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£43,000
7
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Lympstone car ownership
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82% of population have a car
8
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Lympstone environmental conditions
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- Historical industries of fishing, ship building not energy intense, resulting in low historical CO2 emissions.
- Low congestion + emissions
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Lympstone standard of education
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- High tac revenue results in high investment + spending in education
- Only 14% have no post 16 qualifications so high knowledge economy
- 1/3 of population is in high wage professions eg managers, directors or senior officials
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Lympstone life expectancy
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- Life expectancy = 82 yrs
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Lympstone housing conditions
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- Traditional fishing cottages w some larger family homes + larger modern houses onc cliff tops w coastal views
- Av. house price = £800,000
