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This report, conducted by Prof. Louise Ryan and team, delves into the Irish community statistics in England and selected urban areas based on 2011 Census data. It aims to inform the work of Irish in Britain, illustrate the Irish community's situation in comparison to other populations, highlight internal differences within the community, and identify areas of need. The analysis covers demographics, education, economic activity, health, housing, communal establishments, and more in regions including England, London, and various Midlands. Data presentations compare Irish data with other ethnic groups, mapping population distributions, migration patterns, educational levels, economic activities, and health indicators among the Irish community in England.
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Analysis of 2011 Census DataIrish Community Statistics, England & Selected Urban AreasProf. Louise Ryan, AlessioD’Angelo, Mike Puniskis, Neil KayeWednesday 23 July 2014
Introduction: Project Overview (1/2) • SPRC commissioned in March 2014 by Irish in Britain to produce a series of Irish community reports – with national and regional dimensions – based on data from 2011 Census • Aims of the project: • To inform work of Irish in Britain and affiliated members • To illustrate the situation of the Irish community in relation to other populations • To highlight internal differences within the Irish community in England (and regions) • To identify areas of particular need.
Introduction: Project Overview (2/2) • Regions include: • England (today) • London • East Midlands • West Midlands • North East • North West • Yorkshire and The Humber • Areas of focus for each include: • Demographics • Education and qualifications • Economic activity and inactivity • Types of work • Health • Unpaid care • Housing and amenities • Communal establishments • Data analysed, where appropriate: • Data tables/graphs broken down by age and gender. • White Irish data presented in comparison with other ethnic groups.
Patterns of migration for Irish to England by year of arrival
Irish in England: Limiting long-term illness (LLTI), by main ethnic group & sex (%) White Irish males: 24.8% females: 27.4% White G/IT males: 24.6% females: 24.8%
Irish in England: Provision of unpaid care by detailed ethnic group, by no. of hours provided per week (%)
Irish in England: Household composition by main ethnic group
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