Byker

Question 1

how many times has Byker been voted the worst high street in Britain?

Answer 1

twice

Question 2

-ve’s of Byker

Answer 2

• loss of independent businesses
• antisocial=crime=scares away visitors
• neglected/unattractive
• needs investment from govt./local council
• places close by with better facilities (Jesmond)

Question 3

media in Byker

Answer 3

TV series ‘Byker Grove’. Some liked it but many thought it gave a -ve representation of the NE

Question 4

Byker wall facts

Answer 4

• built between 1969-1982
• ethnically diverse
• good transport links
• houses approx. 9,500 people
• striking structure/multi-coloured
• strong community spirit

Question 5

Vicar’s opinion of Byker

Answer 5

• unique/multi-cultural

- child poverty/anti-social behaviour

Question 6

what % Byker houses were owned by the council in 2011?

Answer 6

48%

Question 7

what is the average age in Byker?

Answer 7

36yrs

Question 8

Byker ethnicity 2001-2011

Answer 8

mostly white/British population with a small Asian population in 2001 and 2011

Question 9

Byker general health 2001-2011

Answer 9

improved: 1/2 fair health (2001)- 1/5 fair health, most good health (2011)

Question 10

Byker economic activity 2001-2011

Answer 10

321 unemployed (2001)- 8% unemployed (2011)