Note. as WIMD has only been used in rounds 9 and 10 there is no comparison between the previous waves.
The information being displayed below are either significant differences between the demographic data, or significant changes since the previous wave. If you are looking for a more in-depth analysis, please see factsheets for wave 8 and 9.
- Respondents from the 30% most deprived areas [most deprived areas] were significantly less likely to walk for leisure than respondents from than those from mid-deprivation area [mid-deprivation areas] and the 30% least deprived areas [least deprived areas] (56% [most deprived] vs. 68% [mid-deprived] vs. 66% [least deprived]).
- Those from the least deprived areas were significantly more likely to walk for leisure with someone else, compared to those from the most deprived areas (40% vs. 45% vs. 49%).
- There are large disparities in confidence levels between respondents from mid-deprivation and least deprived areas compared to those from the most deprived areas for using gym/health and fitness suites. Whilst 42% of those from mid-deprivation areas are confident in using them, 39% of those from the most deprived areas are, compared to 33% of those from the least deprived areas are.
- Those from mid-deprivation and the least deprived areas are significantly more likely to be confident using parks for informal play, walking, running etc. than those from the most deprived areas (63% vs. 73% vs. 70%).
- 64% of respondents from the most deprived areas say that they have the ability to be physically active, this is in comparison to 75% of respondents from mid-deprivation areas and 73% of respondents from the least deprived areas.
- Under half of respondents (48%) from the most deprived areas say that they find exercise enjoyable and satisfying, this in comparison to 59% from mid-deprivation areas and 63% from the least deprived areas.
- Respondents from the least deprived areas are also significantly more likely to say that regular exercise is important to them, in comparison to those from the most deprived areas (63% vs. 66% vs. 70%).
- 30% of respondents from the most deprived areas agree that they worry about leaving their house to take part in physical activity, whilst 17% of respondents in mid-deprivation areas and the least deprived areas agreed.
