Mapping the poverty premium in Britain

Authors: Jamie Evans and Sara Davies
Funded by: Fair By Design
Published by: University of Bristol
Publication date: June 2022

This report estimates the economic impact of the poverty premium at a constituency level across Britain.

Reducing the amount of money lower-income households spend on essentials not only has direct benefits for families and their budgets but would return an estimated £4.5 million per year into the average constituency’s economy, while also reducing pressure on public services.

Illustrative map graphic. How much does the poverty premium cost in your constituency?

Go to the Fair By Design website to see the poverty premium in your local area.

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