Demographics in Wymering and Cosham Area

Below is my research into the demographics in Wymering and the greater Cosham area.

1870s map of Wymering manor and surroundings;

1870s map of Wymering manors owned land;

Area classification of Wymering and greater Cosham area (Wymering manor located by the red drop pin);

Education around Cosham area;

Percentage of employed people;

Percentage of unemployed people;

Population density in Wymering and greater Cosham area;

Percentage of homes that are owned;

Percentage of homes that are rented;

Percentage of flats and apartments;

1870's map of Wymering Manor and surrounding area;

1890's map of Wymering Manor and surrounding area;

1900's map of Wymering Manor and surrounding area;

1930's map of Wymering Manor and surrounding area;

1950's map of Wymering Manor and surrounding area;

1960's map of Wymering Manor and surrounding area;

Photos obtained from; https://digimap.edina.ac.uk/

From my research, it can be observed that Wymering is in a significantly uneducated and unemployed area, classified as a 'hard-pressed living' area and surrounded by a lot of rental properties. It also shows that over time Wymering manor has lost almost all of its original land to the local council for property development, leaving the manor with the minimal amount of land it currently has.

A historical building such as the manor deserves much more land surrounding it so that it can be fully enjoyed and have a richer experience, but this is not an option, so our attention turns to what the manor's function could be. Looking at the area classification map, the manor's function should ideally involve bringing the community together, some relation to local culture and history, and potentially a small business or a different way to make an income.