P&S Lansdown case study

Question 1

physical geography and what can be inferred about landown from this

Answer 1

located on edge of green belt
southfacing so more eco friendly becuase home heating is not needed as much
southern end of the cotswolds
distinctive bath stone
plateu at top of hull and drainage is weak so flooding can occur

people prefer to live in this location as its a comfertable distance to the city whilst also being in the country side. has distinct geology which links to heritage and culture.

Question 2

socio economics and what can be inferred about lansdown from this

Answer 2

dominantion qualification type - level 4 and above (53.4%) uni
56% in very good health
majority of pop are 16+ so economically active
68.7% in employment rest are retired or studying

wealthy afflent areas with good history of education (royal high and kingswood both private school which means their more likely in supplying younger gen with qualifications) highly skilled occupations. catchment areas for private schools.

Question 3

politics and what can be inferred about lansdwon from this

Answer 3

counciller lucy hodge + mark elliot (lib dems)

stable area with locsl governance - not politically active so not as relevant

Question 4

built environment and what can be inferred about lansdown from this

Answer 4

roman architecture - made of limestone
19.1% detatched and 29.7 are shared houses or flats
recent investment isto the conversion of the former MOD site - granville

high density housing - high demand to live in the area
land is very expensive and residency is esteemed

Question 5

culture and what can be inferred about lansdown from this

Answer 5

athiest 36%
christian 52.6%
91% ethnically british

can be inferred that the culture is traditional and not very diverse. traditions are more important to the community rather than the encounragment to introduce new ethinicities and cultures into the society.

Question 6

demographic and what can be inferred about lansdwon from this

Answer 6

92.5% are of which ethnicity
numbers between men and women are relitavely equal so no discrimination
ages commonly range from 25-44

strong morale directed towards work life
strong socio -economics - golf course, race cource, the hare and hounds, richmond arms, kingswood, royal high, lansdown park&ride.

Question 7

has lansdowns identity been shaped by natural characteristics? PFL

Answer 7

yes, south facing and located on the edge of the green belt has cased a posistive feedback loop for the area in a good way:
prices of houses are high due to the physical attributes, pople purchase the houses which means money is circulating the cocio economy, this moeny can be used to invest into private schools. private schools are more likely to give children good qualifications, children return to area when theyre older with high paying jobs, which gets recirculated back into the economy.

Question 8

have they made attempts at increasing their diversity?

Answer 8

yes, the presence of boarding schools encourages international students to introduce their culture to the areas

Question 9

what changes seasonally?

Answer 9

flows of people and money differ from seasons as baths socio economics heavily reles on tourism.
construction of the M4 developes transport links and helps accelorate flows of people.