7. Constrained City Dwellers

This supergroup has a lower proportion of people aged 5 to 14 and a higher level aged 65 and over than nationally. It is more densely populated than the UK average. People are more likely to be single or divorced. 

There is a lower representation of all the non-White ethnic groups and of people who were born in other EU countries. There is a lower proportion of households with no children. Households are more likely to live in flats and to live in social rented accommodation, and there is a higher prevalence of overcrowding. 

There is a higher proportion of people whose day-today activities are limited, and lower qualification levels than nationally. There is a higher level of unemployment in the supergroup. There are no particular industries in which workers are most likely to be employed, but some industries such as information and communication, and the education sector are underrepresented.

Groups

7a – Challenged diversity

The population of this group have a higher level of people aged 0 to 14 in comparison with the supergroup. All non-White ethnic groups have a higher representation than nationally, especially people who have mixed ethnicity. A higher proportion of households live in terraced properties, and are more likely to live in private rented accommodation when compared with the supergroup. Car ownership is generally higher than the supergroup, and people are more likely to be employed in information and communication related industries.

Challenged Diversity Sub Groups

7a1 – Transitional Eastern European neighbourhoods

All non-White ethnic groups have a lower representation in this subgroup when compared with the parent group. A higher proportion of people were born in the new EU countries and there is a higher proportion whose main language is not English or Welsh. Households are more likely to live in detached properties and a greater proportion live in privately rented accommodation when compared with the parent group. People are more likely to work in the agriculture and manufacturing related industries, and to use private transport to get to work.

7a2 – Hampered aspiration

The population of this subgroup has a lower representation of people of mixed ethnicity or of Black ethnicity when compared with the parent group. A higher proportion of households live in terraced houses and in privately rented accommodation when compared with the parent group. A higher proportion of people work in the information and communication, financial, and public administration related industries.

7a3 – Multi-ethnic hardship

The age make-up of this subgroup is higher in the 5 to 14 age group when compared with the parent group. Whilst there are higher proportions of people of mixed or Black ethnicity, all ethnic groups are well represented, though a lower proportion of people were born in other EU countries. Households were more likely to live in semi-detached properties and were more likely to live in socially rented accommodation. Workers were more likely to be employed in transport or storage industries.

7b – Constrained flat dwellers

This group is characterised by people living in flats, with a higher proportion living in socially rented accommodation than for the supergroup. Ethnic groups generally have a similar representation as for the supergroup, persons of mixed ethnicity are underrepresented. There is a lower proportion of households with two or more cars.

Constrained Flat Dwellers Sub Groups

7b1 – Eastern European communities

The population of this group has a higher proportion of people aged 0 to 14 than the parent group and a lower proportion aged 65 and over. A higher proportion of people were born in the new EU countries. There is also a higher proportion of people whose main language is not English or Office for National Statistics Pen Portraits 16 Welsh. Households are more likely to live in socially rented accommodation, with workers more likely to be employed in manufacturing industries.

7b2 – Deprived neighbourhoods

The age structure for this subgroup is very similar to the parent group, with a lower proportion of people born in the new EU countries, and whose main language is not English or Welsh. Households are less likely to own their property and more likely to socially rent. There is a higher proportion of unemployed people.

7b3 – Endeavouring flat dwellers

In this subgroup there is a lower proportion of people born in new EU countries. There is also a lower proportion of people whose main language is not English or Welsh. In comparison with the parent group households are more likely to have no children, and to own their accommodation, but they are also more likely to be living in privately rented accommodation. People are less likely to be unemployed and there is a higher proportion of people working in the information and communication, finance and public administration, and education related sectors.

7c – White communities

The population of this group are more likely to be white when compared with the parent supergroup, with a lower representation of all other ethnic groups, and a lower proportion of people born in other EU countries. There is a higher proportion of households with non-dependent children, with households more likely to be living in semi-detached and terraced properties, and owning their own accommodation.

White Communities Sub Groups

7c1 – Challenged transitionaries

Households in this subgroup are more likely to live in terraced properties than those in the parent group. There is a lower proportion social renting and a higher proportion renting privately compared with the parent group. People are less likely to be unemployed and are more likely to work in the information and communication, and financial related industries.

7c2 – Constrained young families

The population of this subgroup shows a higher proportion of people aged 0 to 14 than the parent group and a lower proportion of families with no children. Households are more likely to live in terraced properties and to socially rent their accommodation. There is a higher proportion of people who are unemployed and those in employment are more likely to work in the accommodation or food service activities industries.

7c3 – Outer city hardship

The population of this subgroup has a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over when compared with the parent group. Households are more likely to live in detached and semidetached properties, and private renting is slightly more prevalent than the parent group. There is a higher proportion of households with two or more cars and a lower proportion of people who use public transport to get to work.

7d – Ageing city dwellers

The population of this group shows a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over when compared with the parent supergroup, and residents are more likely to live in communal establishments and less likely to be single. There is a higher proportion of households living in detached properties and flats. A lower proportion of people are unemployed.

Ageing City Dwellers Sub Groups

7d1 – Ageing communities and families

The age profile of this subgroup shows a higher proportion of people aged 0 to 14 and a lower proportion aged 90 and over. People are less likely to live in communal establishments than the parent group. There is a higher proportion of households living in detached and semi-detached Office for National Statistics Pen Portraits 17 properties, and households owning their own property. Households are more likely to have two or more cars. There is a higher proportion of people working in the information and communication, and education related sectors.

7d2 – Retired independent city dwellers

When compared with the parent group there is a higher proportion of households living in flats, and in socially rented accommodation. There is a lower proportion of households with two or more cars, but higher unemployment amongst residents.

7d3 – Retired communal city dwellers

The population of this subgroup shows a lower proportion of people aged 0 to 14 than the parent group but a higher proportion aged 90 and over. A much higher proportion of people live in communal establishments. When compared with the parent group a higher proportion of households live in detached, semi-detached or terraced properties, privately rent their accommodation, and have two or more cars

7d4 – Retired city hardship

The age profile of this subgroup shows a higher proportion of the population aged 65 and over, though residents are less likely to live in communal establishments or to be single. There is a lower proportion of households with no children and non-dependent children. Households are more likely to live in flats, and more likely to rent socially. People in this subgroup are less likely to have qualifications, and due to the age structure are less likely to work in any of the identified industry categories.

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