Patterns of Migration in Wales

Key results

• Of the Welsh regions, North Wales attracts the most number of net migrants from England.
• There is a net outflow of migrants to England among the regions in the 16-24 age group, with the exception of South East Wales.
• Most migrants leave Wales to go to the South West of England while most migrants from England come from the North West.
• Within Wales the South West region attracts the most number of migrants from the other regions combined.
• Of people aged 16-24, migration within Wales is predominantly to the South East region from the other four regions.
• There is a net inflow of migrants to the Valley region from the South East of Wales, while at the same time there is a large net outflow from the Valleys to the South West region.

Revision note

The 2002-2008 mid year estimates were revised in May 2010 as part of ONS’ programme on improving population and migration estimates (IMPS).

This output is based on the unrevised population and migration data and therefore should be treated with caution.

More information on IMPS can be accessed through the related links section.

Further information

Office for National Statistics website: Internal Migration Estimates for England and Wales

Contact

Tel: 029 2082 5058
E-mail: stats.popcensus@wales.gsi.gov.uk