England's Social Mobility Index, by Constituency; South Dorset the lowest ranking constituency

From House of Commons Library

"The House of Commons Library's Social Mobility Index by Constituency (SMIC) provides an indication of how likely a person from a disadvantaged background in each constituency is to progress to a higher social status later in life. The SMIC compares constituencies in England using 14 variables which represent four life stages: early years, school age, youth, and adulthood"

South Dorset is the lowest ranking constituency in terms of social mobility, at position 533 out of 533 constituencies.  The MP for South Dorset is Richard Drax. West Dorset is ranked at position 269.

Download the full report Social Mobility Index by Constituency SMIC (  PDF, 5.26 MB)

Commons Briefing papers CBP-8400

Authors: Lukas Audickas; Grahame Allen

Topics: Children and families, Equality, Further education, Higher education, Incomes and poverty, Local authorities: education, Ofsted, Pre-school education, Schools, Students

Download the full report Social Mobility Index by Constituency SMIC ( PDF, 5.26 MB)

Supporting documents SMIC.Dashboard.download (Excel Spreadsheet, 2.31 MB)



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