Context
The chart above shows the evolution of street network disconnectedness of the most connected and most disconnected cities in Jersey, for both new street additions (left) and the aggregate street network (right).
Jersey in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Jersey peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Jersey, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Saint Helier. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Jersey follow the same country trend.
The largest city in Jersey is St. Helier, with a population of 51600 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in St. Helier as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.42, which is well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in St. Helier rose steadily.
Jersey in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Jersey is St. Helier with an SNDi of 2.42, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is St. Helier with an SNDi of 2.42, which is well-connected. See these two cities’ trends in the above graph, or dive deeper into each: St. Helier, St. Helier.
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Jersey peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Jersey, we can consider one of its most populous regions: Saint Helier. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Saint Helier rose steadily.
The largest city in Jersey is St. Helier, with a population of 51600 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in St. Helier as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.42, which is well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in St. Helier rose steadily.