The tables compare the results of two surveys conducted in 1980 and 2010, showing how residents rated six aspects of city life as good, neither good nor bad, or bad, measured in percentages.
Overall, most aspects were viewed positively in both years. Education and healthcare received the highest “good” ratings, while transport was consistently the weakest area. Over the 30-year period, opinions on employment improved significantly, whereas views on transport and the environment became less favorable.
In 1980, healthcare was considered good by the highest proportion of people (82%), followed by education and the environment (both 72%). Shops and employment were also rated positively by over 60% of respondents. In contrast, transport had the lowest good rating at 52% and the highest bad figure at 32%.
By 2010, education became the most positively viewed aspect, with 82% rating it as good. Employment also saw a notable improvement, rising from 62% to 72%. However, healthcare’s good rating fell to 74%, and the environment experienced a decline, with the proportion rating it as bad increasing from 6% to 16%. Transport remained the least satisfactory area despite a reduction in negative opinions, as only 39% considered it good.
In conclusion, while education and employment showed clear improvement, other aspects such as transport and the environment continued to present challenges for city residents.