Research and analysis

Internal migration and social mobility - moving out to move on

There's less chance of a move to a prosperous area with opportunities for those with less privileged backgrounds, new research shows.

• From: Social Mobility Commission
• Published: 23 July 2020
• Last updated: 31 July 2020 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Moving out to move on: understanding the link between migration, disadvantage and social mobility

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Moving out to move on: technical report

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Moving out to move on: understanding the link between internal migration, disadvantage and social mobility (PDF)

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Moving out to move on: technical report

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Details

The report finds that people from more privileged backgrounds are far more likely to move to prosperous areas with greater opportunities than those from less privileged backgrounds.

It sets out some policy suggestions including that:

• universities and colleges should work together to ensure local areas have a coherent and flexible offer for school leavers
• local authorities and employers should work together to identify and correct any mismatch between local skills and local needs
• digital infrastructure and skills, transport connections and good quality affordable housing should be prioritised by local leaders to attract new people
• councils should work with metro mayors and community groups to strengthen cultural identity in every local community

Published 23 July 2020
Last updated 31 July 2020 + show all updates

1. 31 July 2020

   Added 'Moving out to move on: technical report'.

2. 23 July 2020

   First published.