1. Exploring Segregation using neighbourhood patterns and geodemographics
Dr Dan Vickers
Social and Spatial Inequalities Group
Department of Geography
University of Sheffield

2. Contents Examining segregation using geodemographics
Examining changing segregation using geodemographics
Conclusions
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3. Examining Segregation using geodemographics

4. Output Area Classification
All 223,060 output areas in the UK from the 2001 Census
41 variables representing each area
Clustered into 7, 21 and 52 groups.
More info: areaclassification.org.uk; statistics.gov.uk/about/methodology_by_theme/area_classification/
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7. Dorling, D. & Rees, P. (2003), A nation still dividing: the British census and social polarisation 1971 – 2001, Environment and Planning A, volume 35, pages
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9. Percentage of output areas that would need to be moved to have the same distribution within each local authority
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10. Percentage of output areas that would need to be moved to have the same distribution within each local authority
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11. Percentage of output areas that would need to be moved to have the same distribution within each local authority
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12. Conclusions Clear differences in segregation using area classification
Type of area
Location of authority
More segregated in extremes of urban and rural
Mapping this seems to show a clear geography
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13. Examining changing segregation using geodemographics

14. Geodemographics over time
Reduced variable list
England and Wales only
Similar, but not the same clusters
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15. Percentage change of output areas within local authorities that would have to move to create and equal distribution
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16. Percentage change of output areas within local authorities that would have to move to create and equal distribution
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17. Percentage of output areas that would need to be moved to have the same distribution within each local authority
Percentage change of output areas within local authorities that would have to move to create and equal distribution
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18. Conclusions To be taken with a pinch of salt
Some evidence of reducing segregation at this level
Differs by geography and type
Some types correcting differences; others becoming more segregated.
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