This is a new category that was considered a relevant social factor when someone considers moving into an area. It comprises life expectancy, teenage pregnancy, infant mortality and suicide rates. Most of this information was gathered from the Office of National Statistics in England and Wales, and the relevant bodies in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The team measured and compared the percentage of 15 year olds in each local authority achieving five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C for each of the 434 local authorities. Only local education authority-maintained state schools were included, as their catchment areas directly affect property prices. Scotland use a system called Standard Grades, which can be equated with GCSEs.
For higher education, figures were collected for those possessing higher degree qualifications ie at NVQ 4 equivalent and above: eg HND, Degree and Higher Degree level qualifications or equivalent.
For this category, the percentage of economically active people in employment was calculated. This segment of the population is basically the number of people who are in employment or those who are fit to work and actively seeking employment. Economically active does not include those who are retired, on incapacity benefit, full time students (unless they have part-time jobs) or those who choose not to work ie stay-at-home mothers.
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