The percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Tables

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The table below shows the percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Common Questions for the Table

1. Graph Type: Table

2. Title: Population and Housing Types in Three Areas of a City

3. What are the units of measurement?: Percentage of the population

4. Who: Residents of three areas in a city

5. When: Not specified (current data)

6. Where: Three areas of a city (Central Area, Green Park, Southberg)

7. Topic: Types of houses inhabited by the population in three urban areas

Comparison Showing and Trends Any change over time (such as an increase or a decrease) is a trend.

Comparison 1 : Housing Preferences in Areas

Details:

1. In the Central Area, 39% of the population lives in detached houses, contrasting sharply with Green Park, where only 5% reside in detached homes.

2. The Southberg Area has a slightly higher percentage of detached house residents at 14%.

Comparison 2 : Popularity of Semi-Detached and Terraced Houses

Details:

1. Semi-detached houses are not favoured in any area, with only 28% in Central Area, and just 5% in both Green Park and Southberg.

2. Terraced houses are most popular in Green Park, where 56% of the population lives, compared to 18% in Central Area and only 14% in Southberg.

Comparison 3 : Flats or Apartments Usage

Details:

1. A significant 76% of residents in Green Park live in flats or apartments, while only 15% of Central Area residents choose this housing type.

2. In Southberg, about 25% of the population resides in apartments, indicating a preference for other housing types.

Sample Answer

The provided table compares the population and housing types across three areas of a city. While the population in all three areas is relatively uniform at around 32,000, their housing preferences show marked differences.

In the Central Area, 39% of the population resides in detached houses, which is significantly higher compared to only 5% in Green Park. Southberg also has a modest proportion of detached house residents at 14%. Semi-detached houses are less favored overall, with only 28% in Central Area and just 5% in both Green Park and Southberg.

Terraced houses are predominantly found in Green Park, where 56% of the population lives, contrasting sharply with the Central Area and Southberg, which have only 18% and 14%, respectively. In terms of flats or apartments, Green Park leads with 76% of its residents living in this type of accommodation. In contrast, only 15% of Central Area inhabitants opt for flats, while Southberg has about 25% of its population residing in apartments.

Top 27 Vocabularies

Vocabulary	Type	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples
Population	Noun	The total number of people living in a certain area	Inhabitants, residents	“The population in all three areas is around 32,000.”
Housing	Noun	Types of accommodations where people live	Dwellings, residences	“The table compares the housing of three city areas.”
Preference	Noun	A greater liking for one alternative over another	Choice, inclination	“Housing preferences show marked differences.”
Detached houses	Noun	Houses that are not connected to other houses	Standalone houses	“39% of the Central Area lives in detached houses.”
Terraced houses	Noun	Houses that are joined together in a row	Row houses	“Terraced houses are predominantly found in Green Park.”
Area	Noun	A specific region or zone within a place	Region, locality	“The table compares the population and housing types across three areas.”
Relatively	Adverb	In comparison with something else	Comparatively, somewhat	“The population in all three areas is relatively uniform.”
Uniform	Adjective	Consistent or the same across all parts	Consistent, identical	“The population is uniform at around 32,000.”
Proportion	Noun	The amount or percentage of something in relation to the whole	Percentage, ratio	“39% of the population in Central Area lives in detached houses.”
Modest	Adjective	Not large or important in comparison	Small, moderate	“Southberg has a modest proportion of detached house residents.”
Favored	Verb/Adjective	Liked more or preferred	Preferred, liked	“Semi-detached houses are less favored in all three areas.”
Overall	Adverb	In total or considering all aspects	Generally, in general	“Semi-detached houses are less favored overall.”
Contrast	Verb/Noun	To compare in order to highlight differences	Differentiate, compare	“Terraced houses are predominantly found in Green Park, contrasting with the other areas.”
Predominantly	Adverb	Mainly or for the most part	Mainly, chiefly	“Terraced houses are predominantly found in Green Park.”
Inhabitants	Noun	The people who live in a certain place	Residents, dwellers	“The inhabitants of Southberg have different housing preferences.”
Accommodation	Noun	A place where someone lives or stays	Housing, dwelling	“Flats or apartments are a popular accommodation choice in Green Park.”
Opt	Verb	To choose or decide on something	Choose, select	“Only 15% of Central Area residents opt for flats.”
Leads	Verb	To be the most significant or predominant	Tops, heads	“Green Park leads with 76% of residents living in flats.”
Percentage	Noun	A fraction or proportion expressed as a part of 100	Proportion, share	“The percentage of residents in Southberg living in apartments is about 25%.”
Reside	Verb	To live or dwell in a particular place	Live, dwell	“39% of the population in Central Area resides in detached houses.”
Sharp	Adjective	Very noticeable or distinct	Clear, obvious	“There is a sharp contrast between Green Park and the other areas.”
Opt for	Verb	To choose something among alternatives	Choose, decide on	“Residents in Southberg opt for semi-detached houses.”
Substantial	Adjective	Considerable or large in amount or degree	Significant, considerable	“The difference in housing preference between the areas is substantial.”
Alternatives	Noun	Different options or choices	Choices, substitutes	“There are multiple housing alternatives available in the city.”
Marked	Adjective	Significant or noticeable	Noticeable, distinct	“There are marked differences in housing preferences across the areas.”
Type	Noun	A category or classification	Kind, sort	“The table compares the types of housing in different areas.”
Inhabit	Verb	To live in a place	Reside, live	“Southberg is inhabited by people who prefer detached houses.”

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