In order to understand why people are attracted to move away from urban areas into semi-rural and rural areas, we must look at the PULL factors...
Pull Factors
Looking at the above picture, you might get an idea of why people chose to move into semi-rural areas.
Here is a list of pull factors (factors which attract people to these areas):
Here is a list of pull factors (factors which attract people to these areas):
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Cheaper housing
Larger houses with larger space and gardens
Clean air
Less traffic congestion
Less crime
Quieter
A desire to be closer to wildlife and attractive scenery
Countryside leisure activities (cycling, walking…)
Push factors
So why do people move away from urban areas?
The photo on the left might give you an idea...
Here is a list of push factors (reasons why people move away from urban areas)
The photo on the left might give you an idea...
Here is a list of push factors (reasons why people move away from urban areas)
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Traffic
More crime
Polluted air from industry
Noisy
Busy
Unattractive scenery
Expensive housing
Smaller housing with less space