The 'White Flight' Phenomenon

What did the census show in 2001 and change to 2011?

2001 - 80% of residents white British. 2011 - 49% white British (minority)

What proportion of London is white British?

45% (now a minority)

How much has the capital's white British population fallen by?

620,000 (In the rest of Wales and England it increased by 220,000 - considering low BR and emigration)

What allowed/ gave many the means by which they could move out of London?

Capital's buoyant property market, meant housing was a valuable investment, especially as house prices soared in the first 10 years of the new millennium.

What has happened to Barking and Dagenham's populations?

Decline in 1960s and 70s, last years of 20th century saw a rise again.

Why did many white Londoners get made redundant?

Deindustrialisation, global shift and a race to the bottom to maximise profits. Ford for example offered redundancy pay-outs and pension deals.

What was attractive about Barking and Dagenham in 2000?

Few places in Greater London where one could still buy a three bedroom home for under £100,000.

What is white flight?

Indigenous population forced out of their neighbourhoods by foreign migrants.

What forced many people out of London?

Sheer expense of living there, 2000s left many without a job. Neighbourhoods also have been culturally transformed, to serve the new arrivals.

What allowed many people to afford their own homes in 1970?

The right to buy act (your council house for 30% of its market value)

Give an example of housing sold off during the Right to buys scheme:

Two thirds of Beacontree estate sold off in Dagenham.