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Deprivation

Summary Sheet

Note. Pp=percentage-point

Selected differences of significance:

Motivation:

  • Exercise to manage physical health = 55% [30% most deprived] vs. 70% [mid-deprivation areas] vs. 75% [30% least deprived]
  • Motivation: To be physically health = 74% vs. 83% vs. 80%
  • Motivation: To manage my weight = 45% vs. 55% vs. 45%

Confidence:

  • I have the confidence to be physically active = 63% vs. 70% vs. 75%

Opportunities and Resources: 

  • I feel that there are an adequate number of sport / physical activity facilities in my local area = 55% vs. 58% vs. 66%
  • I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 59% vs. 61% vs. 67%

The experience:

  • I find exercise enjoyable and satisfying = 60% vs. 64% vs. 69% 
  • I do not enjoy taking part in physical activity on my own = 31% vs. 19% vs. 22%

Cost-of-living:

  • No impact on my PA choices = 22% vs. 28% vs. 31%
  • Doing less sport and activity due to changes in the cost of living = 33% vs. 29% vs. 25%

Changes of significance since Autumn ‘24:

Most deprived:

  • No changes of significance

Mid-deprivation:

  • Active on 3+ days = 65% (+11pp)

Least deprived:

  • Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 39% (+13pp)
  • Exercise to manage physical health = 75% (+9pp)
  • Exercise to manage mental health = 66% (+9pp)

Changes of significance since Winter ‘24:

Most deprived:

  • Active on 3+ days = 63% (+17pp)
  • Active on 5+ days = 29% (+10pp)
  • Exercise to manage mental health = 61% (+9pp)

Mid-deprivation:

  • Active on 3+ days = 65% (+10pp)
  • Exercise to manage physical health = 70% (+13pp)

Least deprived: 

  • Active on 3+ days = 63% (+17pp)
  • Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 39% (+12pp)
  • Exercise to manage physical health = 75% (+23pp)
  • Exercise to manage mental health = 66% (+12pp)
  • I have the confidence to be physically active = 75% (+17pp)
  • I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 21% (-10pp)
  • I feel that there are an adequate number of sport / physical activity facilities in my local area = 66% (+10pp)
  • I find exercise enjoyable & satisfying = 69% (+10pp)
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