Young see no future living in local area

The study carried out by the Prince's Trust youth charity also reveals that 14 per cent of 16 to 24-year-olds in the region feel like outcasts in their community – one of the highest levels in England.

According to the report, more than half of young people in Yorkshire rarely or never speak to people over 40, while more than two-thirds rarely or never speak to those over 60.

The survey into 16 to 24-year-olds has been produced to mark the 20th anniversary of the Team Programme – a 12-week course aimed at helping disadvantaged young people back into work.

Samantha Kennedy, Prince's Trust's regional director for Yorkshire said: "Being part of a community and interacting with a mix of people is a crucial part of a young person's development as well as increasing the likelihood of community cohesion in an area.

"Our research suggests that young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are less likely to feel part of their community. This can be a vicious circle – with these young people feeling even more isolated.

"On The Prince's Trust Team programme, we work with partners including further education colleges, training providers and local councils helping young people break the cycle of poverty and unemployment."

The survey found that more than a third of young people in Yorkshire feel judged on their family background, while three-quarters believe those from wealthier families will be more successful in life.

The Prince's Trust spoke to 2,226 16-to-24-year-olds across the UK to produce today's report.