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Relationship between economic activity and quality of life; sectors and types of employment
Life expectancy trends
Generally lower in Scotland, NW England and midlands
Highest in S and SE England
Educational attainment trends
Highest in N Scotland and S England
Lowest in south wales and Skegness
Child poverty trends
Lowest in SE
Highest in Wales and around Manchester
Scarborough: 31%
Altrincham: 13%
Average pay trends
Highest in SE, especially London/greater London
Lower in coastal regions (W)
Scarborough: 17-20k
Altrincham: 20-25k
Manufacturing jobs trends
Common in N
Lower in S and SE England
Correlation between average pay and manufacturing jobs
Higher the average lay, lower the number of manufacturing jobs
→ reading: 25-30k, lowest manufacturing category
→ Scarborough: 17-20k, middle manufacturing
Correlation between average pay and quality of life indicators (life expectancy, child poverty and educational attainment)
Higher the pay, higher the quality of life indicators - positive correlation
→ reading: highest quintile life expectancy, <5% child poverty, high educational attainment
→ Middlesbrough (under 17k): lowest quintile life expectancy, 40% child poverty
Reasons for link between economic activity and quality of life
Modern high tech industry- generate ‘new’ money
→ positive multiplier effect on other services
Long manual hours (agriculture, building etc.)- raised risk of poor health and mortality
Income variation- affect housing quality and diet
Low income children- lower educational achievement
→ lack of control, reluctance to continue
