Key Findings from Earswick Village Residents Questionnaire

Earswick Village Residents Questionnaire Key Findings October 2015 Powered by

Q1: In the context of our village now and in the future, what is important to you and your household? Very High High Medium Low Very Low 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Answered: 217 Skipped: 2

Whats important to you? The aspects considered most highly (over 80% of respondents rating as high/very high importance) are: Security (including crime) 93% (200) of respondents Open spaces 87% (188) of respondents Condition of roads and pathways 83% (216) of respondents

Whats important to you? Respondents were asked if there were other features not listed in the questionnaire which were important to them. 38 made a comment and the following additional issues were raised: Road safety (12) Green transport links (e.g. cycleways/footpaths) (8) Retain village characteristics (5) Traffic issues (4)

Q2: What's good and what needs improvement? excellent good ok some imps significant imps 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Answered: 217 Skipped: 2

Whats good? Highest levels of satisfaction (over 30% of respondents rating as excellent) were: Open spaces 42% (90) of respondents Housing supply (type) 34% (74) of respondents Housing supply (quantity) 32% (69) of respondents

What needs improvement? Lowest levels of satisfaction (over 25% of respondents rating very poor needs significant improvement/poor needs some improvement) were: Shopping facilities 36% (78) of respondents Condition of roads and pathways 28% (61) of respondents Health facilities 25% (55) of respondents

What other issues need improving? Respondents were asked if there were other issues not specifically listed in the questionnaire which were important to them and needed improving. 52 made a comment and road safety/traffic issues were the main additional points raised: Road safety (14) Traffic issues (12)

Areas requiring improvement Comments Respondents were asked to comment on any areas requiring improvement, 79 left responses. Examples include: Roads and pathways in poor state of repair. Better playground equipment for children ages 5 to 15 years . Would be nice to have a shop we could walk to. A bus service to Monks Cross would be good. Further speed restrictions measures required on main road. The Village needs some low cost/affordable housing for the many young people who will have to leave the area otherwise.

Q3: Vision for Earswick 155 people responded and 310 comments were categorised. The following priorities emerged: 1. Retain village characteristics (96 responses, 62% of total) 2. No development (43 responses, 28% of total) 3. Green belt/open space (32 responses, 21% of total) 4. Small scale change (31 responses, 20% of total) More facilities (19 responses, 12% of total) 5.

Vision for Earswick Examples of comments received: A village that preserves its strengths - housing similar with any development small scale and gradual on brown field sites. Village Hall, tennis courts, children's play areas, river access. A community spirit with some community/village functions e.g. bonfire night, summer parties. Village green to remain as present. Largely unchanged with up to date services and a rural feel. I would like to see plenty of open spaces, places to walk. No issue with a few houses being built. Really would like to see a bit more commerce and community a new shop and medical centre.

Q4a Would you like to see housing development in Earswick over the next 15 years? No answer, 9, 4% Yes, 76, 35% No, 134, 61% Answered: 210 Skipped: 9

Q4b If yes, how many new houses would you like to see in Earswick over the next 15 years? uncategorised (see next slide), 16, 20% less than 50, 20, 26% more than 200, 9, 12% Rate = % of responses 100-200, 11, 14% 50-100, 22, 28% Answered: 80 (NB 4 additional comments received than indicated in Q4a) Skipped: 139

Q4b The following are uncategorised responses received regarding the number of new houses in Earswick over the next 15 years. Uncategorised numbers 10% increase 15% as infrastructure support as needed good quality good quality small development less than 10% selected housing small development 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 Answered: 80 Skipped: 139

Q4c If yes, what type of housing would you like to see? 23 23 19 18 16 12 8 3 2 1 Answered: 72 Skipped: 147

Q4d Would you like to see any other developments in Earswick over the next 15 years? Yes, 62, 32% No, 133, 68% Answered: 195 Skipped: 24

Q4e Other types of developments - Comments 35 16 15 9 5 3 3 2 2 2 Answered:63 Skipped: 156

Key Issues Respondents were asked to identify the 3 key issues that the neighbourhood plan should address. Open ended comments were categorised and weighted. The top 3 were: Development control (e.g. responses relating to limiting development size, retain village size/characteristics) Protect green belt and open spaces Security open spaces and community safety Answered:176 Skipped:43

Key Issues Other issues identified: Retain village characteristics Other housing issues (e.g. good quality) Road safety and traffic issues Road and pathways conditions Public transport Infrastructure improvements Good maintenance (public areas, homes, etc.) Answered:176 Skipped: 43

Q6: Responses by Age Group of Households Survey % Census % 120 79 49 168 292 168 876 13.7 9.0 5.6 19.2 33.3 19.2 100.0 Under 12 12-17 18-24 25-44 45-64 Over 65 Total 64 55 36 76 203 126 560 11.4 9.8 6.4 13.6 36.3 22.5 100.0 219 validated responses (plus 1 blank return / 1 objection / 1 return received after the deadline not included in the analysis) Answered:209 Skipped: 10