Unit 5 topic 1 (migration - PC)

• East Devon


  Rural settlements with a population of 135,000 and a density of 170 per km²
• East Devon's population


  • Median age of 47, 8 years above the average for the UK and 18 years higher than Tower Hamlets
  • 30% of people living there aged over 65
  • Highest proportion of locals in 'Residential Care Facilities' at 1.2% of the district's population
• Services in East Devon


  • Few in the villages and hamlets, with many being served by a maximum of two buses an hour
• Ethnic mix in East Devon


  93% of residents classed as White British, over double that of London where 45% were classed as White British
• East Devon


  • Large amount made up of two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • AONBs have the same level of protection as National Parks, restricting new developments and protecting the natural beauty
• Counter urbanisation


  • Many have left the busy life in London for the natural beauty, slower pace of life and better-quality facilities in rural areas like East Devon
  • Generally occurs amongst the older group of people due to the high house prices