For example the 2004 Indices of Multiple Deprivation show Grimsby in the worst quartile of local authorities, with 25% of the population living in the most deprived areas. The town is recognised as nationally the worst for education and skills deprivation, with 16% of young people not in education, employment or training. Over the last 2 years the town has also received a large number of economic migrants (estimates as high as 6,000).