This initial analysis is mainly based on statistics available for standard
geographies, with the Valleys identified in red. But wider economic linkages,
especially those within Cardiff and Swansea city regions are very important.
Local authorities
NUTS3 areas
City regions
Swansea
Neath Port Talbot
Swansea
Swansea
Bridgend and
Neath Port Talbot
Cardiff
Bridgend
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Central Valleys
Merthyr Tydfil
Caerphilly
Blaenau Gwent
Torfaen
Gwent Valleys
Vale of Glamorgan
Cardiff and Vale
Cardiff
Newport
Monmouthshire and
Newport
Monmouthshire
Note: Limited economic data can be produced for bespoke geographies, including the Valleys, but was not generally available
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