observatory economy

The Observatory section on the Economy looks at all elements of the rural economy such as employment, small businesses and wage levels to build a picture of the impact on rural communities.

Business Demography

The attached analysis of Business Demography (data taken from the Office for National Statistics) presents for a local authority area a picture of the health of the business landscape. It

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Jobs Density

Jobs Density is an indicator of labour demand within an area, and as such is an important measure of the strength of the economy. This analysis looks to present this

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Apprenticeship Programme Participation

Apprenticeships provide an important route into skilled employment, and as such are an important factor driving an areas economy. This analysis provides a picture of apprenticeship programme participation for a

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Economic activity of households

This analysis provides a view over time (2010 to 2014) of the economic activity of households within a local authority area of your choice. – Analysis of economic activity of

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The labour market in your area

Employment is crucial for any successful local economy.  As such, the below analysis takes a look at a selection of key employment statistics from the Office for National Statistics. Analysis of

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Local Authority Businesses

The risks and opportunities available for business in rural local authority areas can be quite unique from those in urban areas.  As a result the rate of new businesses created

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Affordable Ratio Analysis

The online article ‘The 62 areas where houses are less affordable than London’, taken from the BBC News website, reflects the struggles of many people living in or looking to

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observatory economy

The Observatory section on the Economy looks at all elements of the rural economy such as employment, small businesses and wage levels to build a picture of the impact on rural communities.

Business Demography

The attached analysis of Business Demography (data taken from the Office for National Statistics) presents for a local authority area a picture of the health of the business landscape. It

Read More

Jobs Density

Jobs Density is an indicator of labour demand within an area, and as such is an important measure of the strength of the economy. This analysis looks to present this

Read More

Apprenticeship Programme Participation

Apprenticeships provide an important route into skilled employment, and as such are an important factor driving an areas economy. This analysis provides a picture of apprenticeship programme participation for a

Read More

Economic activity of households

This analysis provides a view over time (2010 to 2014) of the economic activity of households within a local authority area of your choice. – Analysis of economic activity of

Read More

The labour market in your area

Employment is crucial for any successful local economy.  As such, the below analysis takes a look at a selection of key employment statistics from the Office for National Statistics. Analysis of

Read More

Local Authority Businesses

The risks and opportunities available for business in rural local authority areas can be quite unique from those in urban areas.  As a result the rate of new businesses created

Read More

Affordable Ratio Analysis

The online article ‘The 62 areas where houses are less affordable than London’, taken from the BBC News website, reflects the struggles of many people living in or looking to

Read More