notting hill case study Flashcards
(16 cards)
what is notting hill the case study for?
gentrification
what is gentrification?
the process in which a group of individuals regenerate a run down area
what was notting hill like in the 1950s?
an area of slums which was severely deprived
when were race riots the worst?
in 1958
who were the race riots between in 1958?
afro-carribeans and the british union of fascists
when did gentrification begin to occur?
the 1960s
how did notting hill undergo gentrification in the 60s?
wealthier people invested into propertys encouraged by the gate keepers society
what act in 1957 kicked poorer tennants out of the area?
the abolition of rent control
what did the abolishment of rent control allow landlords to do?
kick out tennants to cash in on the lucrative housing market
what occured in the 80s and 90s?
the private sector dominated, encouraging mature gentrification
give 2 reasons why tourists were attracted to the area post gentrification
- victorian style heritage
- clubs such as veronicas
what was the average house price in 1980?
around £25-30,000
what is the average house price today?
£1.5-2 million
give an example of gentrification in notting hill
the conversion of industrial buildings on portobello road into luxury flats
what was the population of minorities before and after gentrification
around 60% to around 30%
how did the crime rate change before and after gentrification?
15-20 per 1000 to 5-10 per 1000
