Geographical variations are significantand have an impact on servicesGeographical variations are significant and
have an impact on services
Demographic change will have a profound effect on the public sector
and the services it delivers
Demographic change will have a profoundeffect on the public sector
and the services it delivers
Deprivation is a persistent problem
Wealthy retiree
Single parent on benefits
Elderly couple in ill health
Second homeWorking family
Cornwall people profile
• Cornwall is different to the England average
• There are small numbers of some groups
• There are still many groups we do not know much about
“kernewek”
Geography matters…
• Understanding differences in geography allows you to target
services more efficiently and can improve access.
% BME (2001 Census)
• There higher percentages of BME groups in Truro, Falmouth and Newquay, including a hotspot associated with Treliske.
Access to Services
• Areas on the map would have to travel for over 30 minutes by public transport to access their nearest hospital.
• This includes almost all of North Cornwall, large proportions of the south coast, central Cornwall, the Lizard and far west Penwith.
% claiming ESA and incapacity benefits
• Mainly town areas, with particular hotspots in CPR, Penzance, St Austell, and Falmouth
Child Poverty
• Areas with a higher proportions of child poverty are mostly in town areas.
• CPR, Penzance, Newlyn, Falmouth, Penryn and Bodmin have areas where child poverty levels are twice the England average.
Changes in population
• Cornwall is one of the fastest growing areas in the UK
• In line with national trends Cornwall’s population is getting older
• More young people (16-29) are staying as there are improved job and education prospects
• Migration into Cornwall is mainly for economic and lifestyle reasons, not retirement
Future work
• Understanding Cornwall 2011-2012
• Child Poverty Needs Assessment
• Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (Health, wellbeing and social care)
Further information
All this and more is available on ourwebsite www.cornwall.gov.uk/intelligence
Community Intelligence TeamCounty Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY
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