Sheffield

• Importance of Sheffield;

  • Is home to Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United.
  • Has large TNCs (a company which has operations in multiple countries), such as HSBC IT.
  • 2 universities (Sheffield Hallam & University of Sheffield)and a research centre (AMRC)
  • 6 th greenest city in UK
• Migration to Sheffield (for better education, jobs and improved quality of life);

  + 12,000 students

  + Balances age of the population

  -Puts pressure on housing and employment
• Opportunities in Sheffield;

  Social;

  • Lots of cultural attractions (Crucible theatre and museums).
  • Meadowhall.

  Economic;

  • Retail contributes to 1000s of jobs.
  • Universities and AMRC contribute to economy.
  • Range of transports - bus, park and ride, trams.

  Environment;

  • 6 th greenest city in UK.
  • Close to Peak district.
  • Has various open spaces (Peace Garden).
• Statistics for Sheffield;

  • 1 in 10 people are born outside of the UK.
  • 25 electric trams.
  • 175 woodlands.
  • Attracts 60,000 students.
• Challenges in Sheffield;

  Social;

  • House shortages.
  • 1/3 of households live in 10% most deprived areas.
  • Inequality - East vs West.

  Economic;

  • House of prices increased.
  • Closure of steelworks led to large scale unemployment.
  • Poor transport connections to London.

  Environment;

  • Urban sprawl has increased pressure and decline of greenfield sites around the city.
• Fulwood vs Firth park

  A) £491,470

  B) £92,789

  C) 87.9%

  D) 50.4%

  E) 84.5 years

  F) 77.5 years

  G) 3%

  H) 6%