Also the high environmental quality makes people come because it is attractive and is only a few miles away from the UK’s first area of World Heritage Coat (Jurassic Coast). This attracts tourists and people who would like to see the attractive coastline, which follows on to the Jurassic Coast.
The accessibility is also very good. Local urban amenities are easily available, and the area attracts commuters because it is less than two hours by train to London. It is linked to the world with its airport, which makes it easier to get to and from Bournemouth. It also has great road links, with A roads, such as the A35 and the A338 linking Bournemouth motorways, like the M27 and other A roads.
Bournemouth has a pier, which is in the middle of the seven miles of beach. As well as stunning views across the bay, from the Isle of Wight on one side and the Purbeck hills on the other, Bournemouth Pier also has a wide variety of attractions, entertainments and retail outlets. It has Bournemouth Pier Theatre, Key West restaurant and other shops.
House prices are lower than in most of the South-East, so this is very appealing to people, especially fist time buyers because of the location as well as the price.
Land is available for development, with the council giving companies and businesses planning permission. This brings in money and jobs for people. Jobs also mean people need somewhere to live, most likely close by.
Retired people like to move to Bournemouth and downsize. They downsize their property, so they can release money to invest. Also Bournemouth has many facilities for elderly people, such as day centres, clubs and social activities.
Bournemouth still retains its young population. The University has expanded in recent years, and attracts younger people who create a demand for a vibrant nightlife around the university.
Bournemouth also has a University, which is now looked on University from around the UK. People from Bournemouth and the UK go to the University to study. It also has expanded and it is now bigger and has more facilities.
The University provides a supply of skilled graduates. This is good for companies because they do not have to look far for workers. This in turn then helps the local economy because the workers, most likely living in Bournemouth because they went to the University, have to pay taxes and buy things.
Wages are lower than the South-East of England, especially London, so it is good for business and for big companies to set up offices and so on. One company, JP Morgan Chase, has set up its offices in Bournemouth. It has a large office on the edge of the city and smaller offices in the city centre.
Many hotels, B&B’s and guest houses are set up in Bournemouth. This provides somewhere to stay for the people on holiday or for work.
Bournemouth also has the Bournemouth International Centre and the Bournemouth Pavilion. Here conferences and concerts are held. Businessmen and women come from all over the world to conferences here. Also many fans from mainly all over the UK come to see concerts.
In conclusion, many physical and economical factors have made Bournemouth a crowded coast. First people came for the stunning views and good climate, the physical factors. Now they come to make money from businesses, economic factors, as well as the physical factors.