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Kelham Island (Local Place Profile 2)
Demographics
Population = 915
Population Density = 208
0 - 15 = 0.3%
15 - 64 = 99.5% 65+ = 0.2%
50.2% Chinese
28.7% white (UK)
6.1% African
5.5% other white
Cultural Profile
Book club, Sheffield kayak club.
65.1% no religion 21.9% Christian
4.8% religion unstated
Politics
Voted Labour in the 2019 general election (56.5%).
Main Political Influences: younger people are more open-minded and tolerant, less permanent population - a lot of people are international students who cannot vote.
Represented by Paul Blomfield on Sheffield City Council.
Location
North of Sheffield city centre, South Yorkshire, Central England, on the river Don.
Natural Characteristics
GEOLOGY: mudstone and silkstone.
River Don
Flat land so easy to build on.
Socio-economics
Most people rent their property as a lot of it is student accommodation.
76.3% no car
18.4% 1 car
Most people with A-levels as they are studying for degree or above however a lot have other qualifications (international).
Recognisation
Regional Scale: important in terms of culture e.g. music, art, food etc. In the media a lot.
National Scale: Yellow Arch studios, UK best neighbourhood award 2018.
International Scale: music (Arctic Monkeys), university students, steel works - exported everywhere in the past.
Built Environment
Buildings were built in the19th century (workshop style) with new, modern housing being built.
Dominant building style = modern, industrial apartment blocks and 10 storey high rises.
New businesses opening, old ones being reinvented.
Current developments are: new eco-friendly housing, student accommodation, conversion of old workshops to more useful buildings like offices.
Breweries, pubs, vintage market, bars, transport links, food stalls / food festival.