Links to Liverpool: changes in a rural area
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the social and economic changes to Aughton as a result of its links to Liverpool.
Key learning points
- Aughton is a rural village easily accesible from Liverpool.
- Aughton has experienced economic and social changes as a consequence of counter-urbanisation which began in the 1950s.
- Counter-urbanisation led to social changes in Aughton to do with its total population and population structure.
- The demand for homes in the area has led to a pressure on housing affordability.
- The affluence of the area has led to high-end restaurants and increased visitors have put pressure on the area.
Keywords
Counter-urbanisation - the movement of people away from a city and into the countryside, which may lead to a reduction in the city's population
Social change - to do with people individually or as a community
Economic change - to do with money and wealth
Common misconception
Counter-urbanisation is responsible for all population change in a rural area.
Population change is a balance of inflows and outflows. Migration is one of these and counter-urbanisation is a process of migration but will not be responsible for all population change in an area.
Teacher tip
Compare Aughton to a village which has experienced signficiant decline in services due to its proximity to a city. A local example to your context would support understanding and could be used as an opportunity for primary or secondary research.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is traffic congestion a major issue in UK cities?
Q2.How does inequality affect UK cities?
Q3.What is urban deprivation?
Q4.How can cities become more sustainable?
Q5.What is typically found in the Central Business District (CBD)?
Q6.Where is Liverpool located in the UK?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is counter-urbanisation?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of economic change?
Q3.Is all population change in rural areas due to counter-urbanisation?
Q4.What is social change?
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