Toxteth

Cards (16)

Describe the location of Toxteth
In Liverpool, a maritime city in North-West England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish sea
What is the population of Toxteth?
498042
True or false: it is the 10th largest English district by population
True
Describe the natural characteristics in Toxteth
A stream flows from the North-East, where it divides in two. The river flows fast by Toxteth, as its channel narrows before passing into Liverpool Bay
Which group established a settlement here?
The Saxons
What led to Toxteth becoming more urban?
The industrial revolution
Which two industries began to develop?
Flour milling and brewing
What kind of housing is common here? Who mainly lived in these?
Terraced housing to house the families employed in the dock and industries
What percentage of the population is non-white?
21%
Describe the age demographic in Toxteth
Fewer elderly residents and children
What is the average number of people per house in Toxteth?
2 people
What percentage of the population have access to a car?
54%
There are many migrant communities, so there are lots of buildings like .... ?
Mosques and ethnic retailers
What did lots of poverty lead to?
Riots in 1981
What energy generation plant is situated here?
Europe's largest offshore windfarm is here
What percentage of the population has bad health?
9%