More Statistics

Who to believe? statistics vary so widely, but interesting all the same....

Here is a good report, a Community Network Profile of Penzance, Marazion and St Just, chocca with info, written by 'Community Intelligence' and worth looking at if interested.

Below is some further information about a general overview of the SW region

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Browse by theme Select Theme Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry Commerce, Energy and Industry Crime and Justice Economy Education and Training Health and Care Labour Market Natural and Built Environment Public Sector and Other Population and Migration Social and Welfare Transport, Travel and Tourism REGIONAL PROFILE printer-friendly South West Summary The South West had a population of 5.2 million in mid-2007, an increase of 7.3 per cent since 1997. This compares with an overall increase of 4.6 per cent for the UK over the same period Men aged 65 in 2005–07 could expect to live another 18.2 years and women 21.0 years. This compares with 17.3 and 20.0 in the UK as a whole A lower proportion of children (13 per cent) lived in workless households in the second quarter of 2008, than the UK average of 16 per cent In the region, 59.5 per cent of pupils achieved five grades A*–C at GCSE level or equivalent in 2006/07, compared with 61.3 per cent for the UK as a whole The percentage of households that were victims of crime at least once in 2007/08 was 14.3 per cent, compared with an England and Wales average of 17.1 per cent People over state pension age (over 65 for males and over 60 for females) in 2007 made up 22.1 per cent of the population, compared with 17.8 per cent for the under-16s The unemployment rate stood at 3.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2008, lower than the UK rate of 5.4 per cent In April 2008, the median gross weekly earnings for fulltime employees on adult rates was £451, lower than the UK median of £479 Labour productivity (gross value added per hour worked) in 2007 was 5.8 per cent below the UK average Local authorities in the region recycled 37 per cent of household waste in 2006/07 compared with an England average of 31 per cent Regional Profile: South West Published on 24 June 2009 at 9:30 am Accessibility|FAQs and Contact Us|Terms & Conditions|Privacy Statement Link to us|Crown Copyright applies unless otherwise stated Related Links Population Density Map Key Statistics: South West Publication: Regional Trends Urban Audit Guide to Geography Regional Accounts Subnational data Article: Changing Regional Economies: South West Regional Profiles Regional Trends 41 Urban Audit Download data Regional Statistician National Statistician's article: measuring regional economic performance External Links Nomis Regional Observatories Regional Development Agencies Welsh Assembly Government Scottish Government Northern Ireland Eurostat Department Business Innovation and Skills: Regional Competitiveness Indicators Government Offices for the English Regions: Fact files Suggested Links None.