The literacy rate is officially about 99% of people that can read and write.
Education is one of the most important thing in the world. If you want a mansion, all you have to do is work for it. Get a degree. Get a job. Get paid enough for you and/or family.
There are 2 countries that border England. Those countries are Scotland and Wales. If you want things from Scotland or Wales, they could ship you stuff, or you could visit that place for holidays or vacations.