Rural inequality in Cornwall

• High levels of depirvation due to economic restructuring (hit primary and secondary industries
• Average income of. £14,300 whilst nationally it’s £23,300
• Up to 40% of households live on under £10,000 / year
• Top ten most deprived places in Europe
• Low spending power for residents due to high cost of living (second homes + gentrification)
• 54% of students achieve 5 A*-C grades (Cornwall)

  62% of students ^ (outer London)