Understanding Scottish Places

Stanley, Perth and Kinross

Population 1,497

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Stanley is in Perth and Kinross. It was n 18th century planned village by the Atholl Estate. Cotton mills were established and the village housed workers. They old buildings are now a visitor attraction. Today it serves as a commuter town for Perth.

In this type of small town, the population comprises families with a higher proportion of adults in the 25–44 age grouping. Higher rates of full time employment are found.

Stanley is an interdependent to dependent town.

Its most similar towns are Auchtermuchty, Avoch, Banavie and Corpach, and Bo'ness.

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Inter-relationships

Dependent
Interdependent
Independent

Number of jobs

-4
Type average 0

Diversity of jobs

0
Type average -2

Distance travelled to work

-2
Type average 0

Number of public sector jobs

0
Type average 1

Number of hospitals

-6
Type average -6

Number of GP's and dentists

6
Type average -2

Number of children in primary schools

-2
Type average 1

Number of children in secondary schools

-6
Type average -6

Distance travelled to study

-4
Type average -1

Number of shops

-4
Type average -2

Diversity of retail offer

-6
Type average -4

Number of charities

Type average 2
Dependent
Interdependent
Independent

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Public

Education (% all people aged 16 and over)

  No education Standard grade or equivalent Higher grade or equivalent HNC, HND, SVQ4 Degree or higher degree
Stanley 14.67089611 21.41157811 11.41950833 24.18715305 28.54877082

Commercial

Distance travelled to study

  At home Up to 5km 5 to 10km 10 to 30km 30km and over
Stanley 1.8036072144288577 6.078824315297261 4.408817635270541 1.3360053440213762 1.068804275217101

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