Blackenhall, Wolverhampton Flashcards
where is Wolverhampton?
in the black country to the north and west of Birmingham
where is Blackenhall in Wolverhampton?
a ward to the south of the city
what was the IMD of Wolverhampton in 2015?
index of multiple deprivation was 33.20 17th most deprived area in the country but went up seven places in 2019 after regeneration
what is the physical environment like in Wolverhampton?
located on midlands plateua next to Severn Trent watershed
centre is densely built with high rise buildings but beyond inner circle is less dense with open spaces
what infrastructure dominates Blackenhall?
three main roads radiating from centre often congested, small independent shops
what is the air quality like?
poor air quality
what is the main housing type in Blackenhall?
iron patterned streets with terraced houses and older semi detached private and council housing
what evidence is there of?
old industry due to factories and group of 6 1960s tower blocks were demolished in 2002 and replaced with houses and retail parks
what happens to building density as you move away from the city centre?
building density lowers near suburban area Goldthorn park
how wealthy and what working class is Blackenhall?
poor working class
how is Wolverhampton represented to outsiders?
represented in a negative light it is below average in health related problems for lots of conditions
how many health related variables are worse than average?
14 fair worse than the national benchmark
describe Blackenhalls demographic, employment and deprivation
- multicultural suburb (74% black or ethnic minority)
- 21% houses have one or more category 1 hazards
- younger than average population with mean working age of 39
- GCSE levels slightly below national average
- 16% over 65s affected by fuel poverty
- settled extended families
what two groups of people were identified in 2016 healthy lifestyles report?
dominant group was ‘healthy weight but poor lifestyle’ associated with deprivation and young pop
second group ‘overweight’ who eat unhealthy but not smokers or high drinkers
6 reasons for poor health
unemployment so deprivation leads to poor health and diet = overweight and fast food
- high pop density in poor housing conditions = increased risk if illness
- fuel poverty may influence
- high traffic = respiratory infections and disease
- ethnic diversity Asians are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease
- 20% English is second language so may be a barrier for some
