case study: deprivation in Birmingham 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyRural and urban challenges and regenerationASOCR Created by: Thegirlwhoknewtoomuch - Team GRCreated on: 01-04-13 15:23 deprivation facts birmingham suffers high deprivation and is 3rd most deprived core city most deprived city in west midlands metroploitan area 41% residents live in super output areas that are amongst 10% most deprived in UK deprivation clustered in wards surrounding CBD large degree of variation between different areas of city (polarization) ladywood most deprived constituency in the city 1 of 5 growth facts 11 million people industrial revolution then became deindustrialised re imaginf and regeneration- major retail and commerce centre 80% tertiary employment re imaging to post industrial city 2 of 5 economic issues new growth put strain on transport- roads become over crowded in peak times highly skilled jobs go to commuters who live out of the city 80% tertiary employment- low wages high rates of unemployment suroiunding CBD creating disaffection (feeling unjustly treated and seperated from society) and polarization 3 of 5 social issues ranked 16th/364 most deprived districts in England has many super output areas ranked in 10% most deprived pockets of deprivation on fringe- old post war council houses high percentage of ethnic minorities- 30% live in inner ring 4 of 5 political issues strong polarization between rich and poor lack of tax base to pay for services 5 of 5
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