2011 Census data is analysed to explore differences in socio-economic characteristics between UK-born and different non UK-born populations over time. Talking points include qualifications, occupation, English language proficiency and national identity.
1. Of those born in China, the USA and Poland who were resident in the UK, a larger proportion arrived in the UK in 2007-11 than other non-UK born groups.
2. Jamaican and Bangladeshi-born residents were far more likely to report UK identities than their Irish and Polish-born counterparts.
3. Almost 9 in 10 non-UK born residents could speak English ‘well’ or ‘very well’.
4. Polish-born residents had higher levels of employment than any other non-UK or UK- born residents.
5. Recent arrivals to the UK aged 16+ were more likely to have at least some form of qualification than those who have been here longer.
6. American-born residents aged 16+ ranked highest among non-UK born residents for degree level or above qualifications, while Polish-born top ‘other’, including vocational, qualifications.
Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 6 facts about social and economic characteristics by length of residence of migrant populations in England and Wales; 2011 – ONS.
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