Boston, Lincolnshire Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the population change from 2001-2011?
A
Increased just under 15.9%
Annual increase of around 1.6%
2
Q
What is the population of Boston Lincolnshire?
A
Around 64,000.
3
Q
How is unemployment in the town?
A
Well below national average.
4.4% compared to 5.2%.
4
Q
What is the age structure like?
A
2001 50-54 modal average.
2011 45-49 modal average. (YOUNGER IMMIGRANTS).
Increase in 20-30 and 60-69.
0-4 increase 3000 to 3900.
5
Q
What was the reason for population growth?
A
Immigrants from EE attracted for better job opportunities.
EU accession 2004-2008 membership to EE countries for free migration to live and work in UK.
6
Q
What was wage inequality, house pricing and fertility rates like?
A
Wage inequality UP, House prices UP, fertility rate UP.
