Local and contrasting places

• What is the purpose of local place studies?

  To analyze and understand local areas
• What is the rural-urban spectrum?

  A scale showing the transition from rural to urban
• When was Basildon created as a New Town?

  1949
• What towns were absorbed by Basildon over time?

  Billericay, Laindon, and others
• What is the population of Basildon?

  107,123 people
• What type of communities does Basildon contain?

  A mixture of urban towns and rural communities
• What is the main transport connection in Basildon?

  C2C and Greater Anglia stations
• What is the identity of Basildon borough?

  Known for its people and Essex accent
• What percentage of Basildon's population is economically active and employed?

  77%
• What are the largest employment sectors in Basildon?

  Retail, Health & Social work
• What is the gross weekly pay in Basildon?

  £693
• What major companies were attracted to Basildon during its development?

  Ford Motor Company and GEC-Marconi
• How does Basildon's location affect its employment opportunities?

  Well connected to Central London for jobs
• What is the identity of the East End of London?

  Known for West Ham United and the Olympic Park
• What is the average gross weekly pay in Newham?

  £731
• What are the major employment sectors in Tower Hamlets?

  Finance & Insurance
• What historical remains have been uncovered in Tower Hamlets?

  Roman remains closer to the Thames
• What impact did deindustrialization have on Tower Hamlets?

  Closure of traditional industries and unemployment
• What major event led to regeneration in Tower Hamlets?

  The 2012 Olympics
• What is the main transport connection in Tower Hamlets?

  Canary Wharf tube station
• What are the priorities for growth and development in Basildon?

  Regeneration, job opportunities, and housing
• What is the average wealth of the UK?

  £40,000
• How does Basildon's average wealth compare to the UK average?

  Basildon is below the average at £36,700
• What are the pressures for change in Billericay?

  Protests against new housing development
• What is the sense of community like in Tower Hamlets?

  Strong sense of belonging and positive relations
• What is the twinning relationship of Basildon?

  Twinned with Ville De Meaux and Offenbach am Main
• What is the impact of global brands in Tower Hamlets?

  Presence of banks and global companies
• How does the East End of London attract tourists?

  Through iconic skyscrapers and markets
• What is the significance of the 2012 Olympics for Newham?

  Improved environmental quality and housing supply
• What is the average income in Newham?

  £29,829 per year
• How does Tower Hamlets rank in terms of deprivation?

  30-40% least deprived
• What is the impact of being close to Central London for Tower Hamlets?

  Attracts tourists and increases housing prices
• What is the role of the local councils in Basildon and Tower Hamlets?

  Empowering communities and delivering homes
• What is the main transport connection for Basildon to London?

  A127 and M25
• What is the significance of the Pride Parade in Basildon?

  It showcases community participation
• How does the economic activity in Basildon compare to Tower Hamlets?

  Basildon has higher employment rates
• What are the pressures for change in Tower Hamlets?

  Disparities in deprivation and housing demand
• What is the average income in Tower Hamlets?

  £74,930 per year
• How does the sense of community in Basildon differ from Tower Hamlets?

  Basildon has a more divided community
• What are the implications of the new housing developments in Basildon?

  Potential increase in population and services