Travel Distance Snapshot
It is clear that to live in rural areas presents challenges with regard access to services, engaging in business, commuting to work, as well as participating in social activities. – Travel Distance Analysis The above analysis presents data looking at the average travel distance for various purposes, split between rural areas and the average of […]
Car Use Analysis
Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households very often needing more than one vehicle to fulfil the demands of rural living. – Car Use AnalysisIn light of this, the above spreadsheet analyses the results of the 2009/10 and the 2011/12 National Travel Survey, looking specifically at the […]
Fuel poverty
A household is said to be in fuel poverty if it spends more than 10% of its income on fuel to maintain a satisfactory heating regime (usually 21 degrees for the main living area, and 18 degrees for other occupied rooms). Fuel poverty trends for rural and urban Local Authority Groups– Analysis User Guide
Active People Survey Analysis 5
Sport England’s Active People survey is the largest ever survey of sport and active recreation to be undertaken in Europe. Analysis of Sport England’s Active People Survey 5– Analysis User Guide
Voice of Small Business (2012)
Conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses, the ‘Voice of Small Business’ survey provides a macro-economic picture of the UK economy as experienced by small firms. Our analysis of this survey is shown below: RSN analysis of results from FSB ‘Voice of Small Business’ Member Survey 2012– Analysis User Guide
Rural Economic Indicators
To help you assess the impact of the downturn on rural communities, we have conducted our own analysis of DEFRA’s economic indicators. DEFRA’s dashboard of economic indicators can be accessed here. Our own analysis of the DEFRA information can be seen below: Analysis of Average House Price (April 2012 – March 2013)– Analysis User Guide […]
