Westcotes ward
- Created by: grainneshinn27
- Created on: 26-02-16 18:36
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- WESTCOTES WARD
- where?
- leicester is a large city - east midlands of england
- built on the river soar
- 1km west of cbd
- about the city:
- culturally diverse
- well established south asian + afro-carribean communities
- major centre of learning
- style of housing:
- terraced houses
- packed tightly together
- high density terraces
- packed tightly together
- cheaply built
- by factory owners in 1860's
- no running water / sewage or electricity
- no gardens or open spaces
- terraced houses
- over the years, many houses:
- deteriorated into slum conditions
- knocked down + replaced by high rise blocks of flats
- 1960's
- modernised
- old factory buildings + workhouses _ converted into expensive apartments
- westcotes drive
- 38% houses = owner occupied
- 62% houses = rented from private landlord / local authority
- residents on low income / can't afford to secure a mortgage
- don't intend to live there permanently
- 50% - in full or part - time employment
- 36% - students
- where?
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