Migration age profiles for local authority areas in England, 1971-1981.

Area of Science:

• Demography
• Human Geography
• Sociology

Background:

• Migration analysis is crucial for understanding population dynamics.
• Previous research has established the utility of age profiles in migration studies.
• The 1971 and 1981 Censuses provide valuable data for tracking demographic shifts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To update and extend previous analyses of internal migration in England.
• To apply age profiles to migration data from the 1981 Census.
• To describe changes in migration patterns between 1971 and 1981.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of 1981 Census data for local authority areas in England.
• Utilizing age-specific migration rates.
• Comparative analysis of migration data from the 1971 and 1981 Censuses.

Main Results:

• Detailed description of internal migration patterns across England in 1981.
• Quantification of shifts in migration trends during the 1971-1981 intercensal period.
• Identification of variations in migration behavior by age group.

Conclusions:

• Age profiles remain a robust tool for analyzing internal migration.
• Significant changes in migration patterns occurred between 1971 and 1981.
• The findings contribute to a better understanding of population redistribution in England.