Predicted Economic Growth For Southampton
According to Southampton Data Observatory Southampton has economy worth 7.8 billion in 2019 , this was predicted to grow by 2% by 2040. PwC indicates that Southampton was one of the least affected areas from covid in 2020. They estimate that Southampton GVA (GVA measures the contribution of a corporate subsidiary, company, or municipality to…
Read MoreCurrent Student Accommodation Shortfall Within Southampton
Southampton has a population of 260,111 and this is expected to increase by 35,200 by 2040. 18.6% of the cities population is aged between 16-24, this is a significant proportion more than the national average of 10.5% and the largest age group in Southampton. In 2018 the two universities 14 halls of residences, with a…
Read MorePredicted Student Intake 2022 and 2023
The national student intake to university in the UK is increasing. 311,000 students applied for higher education places starting in autumn. This is 10% more than the previous record set in 2021 despite COVID-19 and a decline in the overall population. Southampton is home to exceptional medical facilities and gives hands on teaching in one…
Read MoreSouthampton Has Over 32,000+ Full Time Students
Southampton has over 32,000+ full time students in university based Higher Education. Current university halls of residence supply meets the demand of approximately 7,800+ Current private sector halls of residence supply meets the demand of approximately 5,300+ Combined accommodation supply can meet demand for 41% of the students living in the city with 15.5% being…
Read MoreRecord Students Despite The Pandemic
Despite the pandemic, record numbers of students were accepted across the UK in 2021, as well as record breaking numbers of international enrolment according to UCAS / Knight Frank 2021.
Read MoreCity of Culture 2025
Southampton is shortlisted for “City of Culture” 2025 which could mean that, if chosen, the economy will benefit greatly. Gov.uk says that the title would have enormous benefits with previous hosts attracting millions of pounds in additional investment, creating jobs and attracting thousands of visitors.
Read MoreSouthampton Has An Economy Worth 7.8 Billion
According to Southampton Data Observatory, Southampton has an economy worth 7.8 billion in 2019, this was predicted to grow by 2% by 2040. PwC indicates that Southampton was one of the least affected areas from Covid in 2020.
Read MoreRanked 3rd In PWC
Ranked 3rd in PwC Good Growth for Cities 2019 for the third consecutive year and 6th overall in 2021.
Read More18.6% Of The Cities Population Is Aged Between 16-24
18.6% of the cities population is aged between 16-24, this is a significant proportion more than the national average of 10.5% and the largest age group in Southampton.
Read MoreCOVID Has Impacted The NHS Greatly
Covid has impacted the NHS greatly so much so that the government is calling for an increase in nurses, doctors and graduates of medicine. The government is proposing an increase of 5,000 students a year. This totals 14,500 graduates a year with future expansion on this number expected. 28,690 students applied for medicine in 2021…
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