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- ‘A thriving countryside depends on young people being able to study, work and start families in rural areas. But the sad reality is that the majority of young people born and raised in the countryside feel they can no longer afford to live there – despite the overwhelming majority saying they would like to.
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Mar 21, 2022 · Youth with more positive perceptions of their communities were more likely to want to live in a rural place than a non-rural place. Additionally, students with stronger outdoor place attachment were more likely to aspire to live in a rural place.
Oct 13, 2021 · A 2021 YouGov report, commissioned by CPRE, the countryside charity, into why young people feel forced to leave rural areas.
A new report, Overlooked: young people and rural youth services, makes clear there are vast gaps in local youth services. Hardest hit are the 2.2 million young people living in predominantly rural areas, living in villages, towns and coastal areas.
Many young people in rural areas have little access to youth services. According to the National Youth Agency, 20 youth service spending in rural areas is around 25% lower per head than in urban areas.
Key findings. Afordable housing Of those surveyed, 72% of young people living in rural areas say afordable housing is their top concern. 84% of those who want to leave say it is an important factor in making their decision.
1 day ago · Community Decline: Young people may move away due to lack of opportunities, leading to ageing populations and diminishing services. Impact on Rural Populations Affordability Issues. High Property Prices: In some rural areas, especially those attractive to tourists or second-home owners, property prices soar beyond the reach of local incomes.
This report draws attention to the specific challenges faced by young people growing up in rural communities, including regarding access to education, employment, and affordable housing.
