Burnley - Local case study Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is Burnley’s rate of change of the population like now compared to previously?
Much lower than it used to be.
It peaked in 1890, with a change of 26,000 people
What is the current population of Burnley?
90,000
In 1890, how much of Burnley industry was agriculture?
Near its highest with 10%
What industry makes up the majority of Burnley’s industry?
Manufacturing. Much lower than it used to be, but still the highest. around 20% compared to 60% in 1860
What are the agriculture and mining industry like in Burnley?
They were very small since 1880, but now there is none at all
How have the public service industries changed in Burnley?
They have increased massively to about 25%
In 2011, the census showed how many people were unemployed in Burnley?
3200
In 2001, the census showed how many were unemployed in Burnley?
2000
How have unemployment rates changed in Burnley from 2001-2011?
Increased despite little population change
In 2015, how many people in Burnley were employed?
37,200
What percentage of employment in Burnley is in the Health industry?
17%
What percentage of employment in Burnley is in manufacturing?
14%
What percentage of employment in Burnley is in education?
12%
What percentage of employment in Burnley is in retail?
12%
What percentage of employment in Burnley is in high level services like finance and public administration?
less that 5%
How much of Burnley’s population receives benefits?
20%.
This is more than the average for England and Lancashire
What were the employment rates from 2009-2014 in Burnley?
Increased by 15%
In 2014, how much of the workforce were private sectors in Burnley?
80%
What industry rapidly developed in Burnley in the 18th century?
coal mining
What did the Leeds and Liverpool canal do for Burnley?
Made bulk goods transportation, bringing huge economic growth
What happened in 1824 in Burnley?
The only banks collapsed, causing the closure of many mills
