Social and Economic Inequality in Manchester

• Deprivation is experiencing hardships and lacking services essential for a decent life, e.g., adequate housing, income, employment, education, healthcare
• Manchester is the most deprived local authority in England
• 25% of Manchester's households living in poverty
• Moss Side

  • 145 deaths per 100,000 due to circulatory disease
  • >2,500 counts of antisocial behaviour yearly
  • Inner city areas saw industrial decline and mass job losses
  • 25% achieve Grade >4 in GCSE Maths and English
  • Life expectancy of 74
  • Drinking excess alcohol, poor dieting and smoking are more common
  • Majority of houses are council owned
• West Didsbury

  • 80 deaths per 100,000 due to circulatory disease
  • 1000 counts of antisocial behaviour yearly
  • 60% achieve Grade >4 in GCSE Maths and English
  • Life expectancy of 80
  • Majority of houses are privately owned