The poverty maps of England
This article very interestingly shows how credit ratings company Experian has ranked 326 local authorities in England by key poverty indicators, from child poverty to the risk of long-term unemployment.
The composite index is sufficently comprehensive that it shows more than a simple urban bias -bringing out a number of places – most interestingly in a broad central swathe running from the Lincolnshire coast right to the Mersey across rural and urban local authorities. It also suggests that being on the coast outside of the South East puts you in a very vulnerable position. Have a good look for yourself – I think it raises some interesting points.