Changing places: Quantitative and qualitative skills

Figure 2 shows data for two neighbourhoods in the same city.

Indicator	Neighbourhood X	Neighbourhood Y
Median house price (£)	420 000	160 000
Residents with degree (%)	58	19
Born outside UK (%)	22	31
Life expectancy (years)	83	76

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.

Explain how qualitative data could be used to investigate the character of a place.

Figure 2 shows results of a place-perception survey of 40 residents and 40 visitors (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Statement (% agree)	Residents	Visitors
'The town feels safe'	55	80
'The town is attractive'	45	85
'The town has a strong community'	75	40

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 shows census data for a place in 2001 and 2021 (data are illustrative, written for this paper).

Indicator	2001	2021
Population	12 400	15 100
Residents aged 65+ (%)	16	24
Born outside the UK (%)	4	11

Analyse the data shown in Figure 2.