5. Urbanites
The population of this group are most likely to be located in urban areas in southern England and in less dense concentrations in large urban areas elsewhere in the UK.
They are more likely to live in either flats or terraces, and to privately rent their home.
The supergroup has an average ethnic mix, with an above average number of residents from other EU countries. A result of this is households are less likely to speak English or Welsh as their main language.
Those in employment are more likely to be working in the information and communication, financial, public administration and education related sectors. Compared with the UK, unemployment is lower.
Groups
The population of this group shows a noticeably higher proportion of children aged 0 to 14 than the parent supergroup and a lower proportion aged 90 and over. There is also a higher proportion of people with mixed ethnicity. Households in this group are more likely to live in terraced properties and to live in privately rented accommodation. Unemployment is slightly higher than for the parent supergroup.
Urban Professionals & families Sub Groups
5a1 – White professionals
The population of this subgroup has a lower representation of all ethnic groups, other than White when compared with the parent group. Residents are less likely to have been born in other EU countries and more likely to have English or Welsh as their main language. Households are more likely to live in detached or semi-detached properties.
5a2 – Multi-ethnic professionals with families
The population of this subgroup has a higher representation of all non-White ethnic groups than the parent group, and in particular representation of persons with Indian or mixed ethnicity. Households are more likely to live in detached or semi-detached properties, and to live in socially rented accommodation. There is a higher proportion of people working in the information and communication, and financial related industries.
5a3 – Families in terraces and flats
When compared with the parent group, this subgroup has a higher proportion of households living in terraced properties or flats, with households more likely to rent their accommodation, either privately or socially. Households are more likely to live in overcrowded conditions than the parent group and less likely to have two or more cars.
The population of this group shows a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over than the parent supergroup. Residents are more likely to live in communal establishments, detached properties and flats than the supergroup, with a higher proportion of households living in socially rented accommodation.
Ageing Urban Living Sub Groups
5b1 – Delayed retirement
The population of this group shows a lower proportion of people aged 90 and over than the parent group, and households are more likely to live in flats, though are less likely to socially rent. There is a higher proportion of people who use public transport to get to work and they are more likely to work in the information and communication, and financial related industries.
5b2 – Communal retirement
A distinguishing feature of this subgroup is the high proportion of people living in communal establishments. The population of this subgroup shows a higher proportion of people aged 90 and over than the parent group. There is also a higher proportion of households living in terraced properties than the parent group.
5b3 – Self-sufficient retirement
A lower proportion of people live in communal establishments than the parent group. Compared with the group a higher proportion of households live in terraced properties and households are more likely to live in socially rented accommodation.
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