- is one of the larger regions in terms of area and population - is projected to have a higher population growth than most other regions over the next 20 years with a particularly large increase in the older age group - is one of the largest regions in terms of its share of jobs and has a high level of labour productivity - has the highest expenditure on research and development by businesses in the UK - has a below average proportion of residents with high level qualifications - has a relatively low level of deprivation overall but has a few sub regional areas with higher deprivation.
Overall the residents of the East of England:
- have sustained comparatively high level of employment and low unemployment rates - earn above the national average when in employment - recycle more household waste than any other region and produce below average amounts of carbon dioxide - live in a region with the lowest recorded crime rate in England and Wales.
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