- Describe the density and style of housing in the area.
The houses are large sized detached or semi-detached with front and back gardens. They are quite far from the city centre so are very respectable, the density is low as the larger houses with gardens take up lots of space so there is a low density per km, this means that as you go from the city centre outwards the housing density will fall.
- Describe the socio-economic structure of the area.
The socio-economic groups are the highest towards the better end of the scale with few if any percentage of people at the bottom end of the scale. This shows that a lot of the people who live there will be rich and quite important people.
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Describe the age structure of the people living there.
The majority of the people living there are student age to middle age men and women. There are little people over 60 living there but there are older women living there.
Hall Road – Inter War Housing
1.Describe the changes that have taken place in this environment.
This area of Hull has recently undergone Envelope Action during the 1990’s. The houses were improved one street at a time, which was cheaper, and the work was completed more quickly. Chimneys, windows, doors and roofs were all replaced, internal features were also improved and modernised with electricity and plumbing. Fences were erected and front gardens made.
2.How has the quality of life been improved?
The standard of life was improved as each house was respectable and had its own land which helped neighbours socialise, also the house had hot water and electricity so were modernised and people could keep clean and warm. The houses wouldn’t be damp any longer and drafts would also be reduced. The windows would do their job properly and keep the rain out.
Orchard Park - Outer City Council Estate.
1.When was it built?
It was built in the 1960’s.
2.Why was it built?
It was built to accommodate and improve the people in the area’s quality of life.
3. Describe the style of residential accommodation.
The housing was basic, with scarce space, had electricity and heated water supply. With all the heat and moisture inside and the thin walls separating the rooms from the outside, when it was cold outside and warm inside damp was caused inside the housing.
4. Describe the density and style of housing in the area.
The density of housing in the area was very high, as many people would live in the high rise flats so the population would be very dense, also terraced housing would also be very dense as the houses were all joined together, and many all in one area. The houses were small so people would be almost packed into them adding to the density. The houses were scruffy looking and needed renovating.
5.To what extent were these an improvement to peoples ‘Quality of life’?
The council basically gave people no choice in the matter and were forced to move into the high-rise flats. The houses were an improvement on their old housing but families were separated, people wasted money on transport into town and over the years the houses became damp and run down. This means that the residents quality of life wasn’t really improved, they would probably have been happier overall if they had stayed in their old houses.
6.What groups of people live here?
The socio economic groups are mainly unskilled and partly skilled workers. This shows that they will most probably be making little money and most probably have a basic education so the people would have a lot of difficulty trying to get a very well paid job.
Princes Road
1.When was it built?
Princes road was built in the 1900’s.
2.What type of housing?
The housing consists of terraced and low-rise flats.
3. Describe the Housing Tenure.
The houses are mainly owner occupied, with either the occupier buying or owning the property, the houses which are rented are privately rented and not from the housing association or local authority.
4. Which groups of people live in the area? Give reasons why they may choose to live in this location.
The majority of people are mainly 20 - 30 year old people both male and female.
Great Thornton Street. Inner City Redevelopment
1. What changes took place during the 1960's?
It has undergone "comprehensive redevelopment" during the late 1960's.
2. What style of residential accommodation was developed?
The houses were improved if the actual structure of the house was sound. They would be fitted with new internal features such as hot water and indoor toilets. The houses were also made more respectable on the outside with new widows fitted and the walls painted, garden were also added which would improve the social environment as more people would talk and socialise. Chimneys, doors and roofs were all replaced, and fences erected also.
3. How did this improve the quality of life of people in the 1960's?
Crime, burglary, car theft & joy riding, prostitution and vandalism were reduced. The standard of life was improved as each house was respectable and had its own land which helped neighbours socialise, also the house had hot water and electricity so were modernised and people could keep clean and warm. The houses wouldn’t be damp any longer and drafts would also be reduced. The windows would do their job properly and keep the rain out.
4. Between 1960 and 1980 this area began to experience problems. Describe these problems under the following headings: Built Environment. Social Environment. Economic Environment.
Built Environment
The houses and buildings began to become run down and worn out and were in a very bad state.
Social Environment
Families known as problem families made the area very rough and these families made crime, burglary, car theft & joy riding, prostitution and vandalism levels rise. These families were often moved on and the levels of violence etc would drastically reduce which solved the problems.
Economic Environment
The council would have had to pay for all the damage caused by the vandals and criminals, which would be a large amount of money as it will have all run up over time.
Botanic Housing Action Area
1.When were the houses built?
The houses were built in the 1900’s and are mainly terraced.
2. What evidence can you find to see that this area has under gone "Envelope Action"?
There are new chimneys, central heating, new doors, windows, window frames, brickwork has been uncluttered and more ‘defensible space’, fences added, new plumbing and electric
3. How has this scheme improved the quality of life of people living in his area?
Peoples quality of life have been greatly improved as their house would no longer be damp and cold, they would be dry and warm and would socialise more as the front gardens would help the social environment as it would bring neighbours closer together. Hot water and electric would drastically help their life quality as both are considered necessities.
Hull Marina
1.Describe the changes to the economic environment during the late 1970's and early 1980's.
During the 1970’s de-industrialisation took place and the businesses in the area were closing down. The local council pumped money into the marina to improve the social environment and attract people, which would bring money into the marina area and Hull it self.
2. How did this affect the built environment?
3. How has the local partnership tackled this environment?
4. How has this area been improved? Gentrification??
5.What type of residential accommodation is present? (Built environment).
The residential accommodation that is present is café bars, traditional pubs, shops and restaurants.
6.Which groups of people have moved into this area?
The socio economic groups that have moved into the area are mainly people who are skilled at manual occupations and partly skilled people. Some are unskilled and a few of the people are managerial standard. The people who live here are generally middle-aged people or towards elderly.
7. How has the economy of the area been stimulated?
Previously, when the fishermen were present in the area, the economy was quite low as they weren’t earning a high wage and it was being spent in public houses and on essentials for the family. Now the people in the area earn a better wage and have better accommodation, which means they can spend their money on other things in the area such as the shops and restaurants. This means that the economy of the area has been stimulated by better industries and so forth, moving into the Hull Marina area.
