Statistical Overview of Market Towns

This report gives an overview of social statistics of the urban areas of the South West with a population 
of 2,000 to 25,000. The work was originally undertaken on behalf of the Market and Coastal Towns 
Association (MCTA) to assist in the allocation of resources. 
 
- The report provides an overview of the main settlements of the South West at an 'intuitive' geography, 
and so highlights issues that perhaps have previously not been apparent. 
 
- Census based 'urban areas' have been chosen as they are the most consistent definition of 
settlements, of all sizes, across the region. They do not necessarily reflect perceptions of town 
boundaries on the ground. 
 
- The report highlights the location of these urban areas, maps their overall Index of Multiple Deprivation 
2004 scores, county by county and provides an overview of some of the key statistics available for 
urban areas (See Appendix 3) taken form the results of the 2001 Census. It is aimed at members of the 
Observatory, partners and interested organisations across the South West. 
 
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