Case study: population change over space in Britain, Manchester

Question 1

Bulge in EA due to in-migration.

Answer 1

72.3% are economically active and there are distinct bulges in the 20-29 age groups.

Question 2

Waist in the apex

Answer 2

Only 9.4% is aged 65+ compared to UK average of 16.4%

Question 3

Slightly wider base

Answer 3

18.4% aged 0-14, a figure 1% higher than the UK average.

Question 4

Large scale in migration of the young economically active due to:

Answer 4

Proximity to the economic core of Britain provides employment opportunities. Almost half of the NW Britain’s top 500 Manchester businesses