Neet rates higher in England’s smaller cities and towns than in biggest cities
Summary
Smaller cities and towns in England have higher rates of young people who are not in work, education, or training (called Neets) compared to the biggest cities. This issue relates to the weaker economies in these smaller places, and new efforts like youth employment centers aim to help connect young people to local jobs and education.Key Facts
- Smaller cities and towns in England have an average Neet rate of 15.7%, higher than the 13.9% in the nine largest cities.
- The overall average Neet rate in England is 12.6%.
- London and Birmingham have the highest number of young people not in work or education, with 117,095 and 44,995 respectively.
- Blackpool has the highest Neet rate at 21.2%.
- Economic weakness in smaller cities and towns is a key reason for higher Neet rates.
- Slough has a relatively high Neet rate (14.1%) despite having a productive local economy.
- Telford College opened a youth employment hub in its shopping center to help young people connect with education and jobs.
- Factors contributing to the Neet crisis include the Covid-19 pandemic, mental health challenges, and changes in the job market.
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