Uk cities

• Most cities in the UK are in lowland areas with good access to natural resources
• The distribution of population in the UK is very uneven
• Many major cities have developed into conurbations
• Upland areas in the UK are sparsely populated and have few natural resources
• Coastal areas have attracted human settlement, especially where there are sheltered bays and estuaries
• The availability of coal and iron ore has often led to population growth in cities because this was where industries developed
• Most urban areas developed in lowland areas as they are easier to build on and the climate is milder than upland areas
• London is the UK's biggest city with around 9 million people, which is about 16% of the UK's total population
• London is the national capital and has many industries, e.g. it is a global financial centre
• UK cities


  • Have four distinct zones: Central Business District, Inner City, Suburbs, Rural-Urban Fringe
• The Central Business District is usually in the middle of the city and has most amenities and services
• The inner city area often has a mix of land uses, mainly residential but with some businesses and recreational parks
• The suburbs are found towards the edge of the city and are mainly residential areas, often with semi-detached houses
• The rural-urban fringe is on the edge of the city and has farmland, open spaces, new housing developments and large retail and business parks