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Does location affect life chances?
This report strongly suggests that where a child grows up significantly impacts their opportunities and well-being. Factors like local school quality, access to healthcare, safe housing, and community support vary greatly by area. The study's findings for places like Middlesbrough and Cheshire East highlight this postcode lottery effect on life chances.
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