- Happiness levels are similar to the previous wave, although those reporting a score of 9-10 is the lowest of all waves
- Happiness is lowest for those under 35 (33%-39% vs 52% for those aged 35 and over)
- Residents without a disability, those on the highest incomes, those from white ethnic groups and property owners are generally happier
Happiness
Summary
Total sample
Weighted base: Wave 2: 1,264 | Wave 3: 771 | Wave 4: 1,760 | Wave 5: 2,049 | Wave 6: 1,235 | Wave 7: 1,464
This chart shows:
In Wave 2, 17% of respondents rated their happiness as 9–10, 24% as 7–8, 41% as 3–6, and 18% as 0–2.
In Wave 3, 12% rated their happiness as 9–10, 34% as 7–8, 42% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.
In Wave 4, 13% rated their happiness as 9–10, 33% as 7–8, 40% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
In Wave 5, 15% rated their happiness as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 36% as 3–6, and 13% as 0–2.
In Wave 6, 14% rated their happiness as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.
In Wave 7, 11% rated their happiness as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 10% as 0–2.
By age
Weighted base: 16-24: 278 | 25-34: 268 | 35-44: 236 | 45-54: 218 | 55-64: 201 | Over 65: 264
This chart shows:
16–24: 4% rated their happiness as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 47% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
25–34: 8% rated their happiness as 9–10, 25% as 7–8, 57% as 3–6, and 10% as 0–2.
35–44: 15% rated their happiness as 9–10, 37% as 7–8, 40% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
45–54: 12% rated their happiness as 9–10, 40% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 9% as 0–2.
55–64: 16% rated their happiness as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 38% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.
Over 64: 16% rated their happiness as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 38% as 3–6, and 9% as 0–2.
By sex
Weighted base: Male: 717 | Female: 747
This chart shows:
Male: 11% rated their happiness as 9-10, 31% as 7-8, 44% as 3-6, and 13% as 0-2
Female: 11% rated their happiness as 9-10, 38% as 7-8, 43% as 3-6, and 7% as 0-2
By disability
Weighted base: Disability: 293 | No disability: 1,171
This chart shows:
With a disability: 4% rated their happiness as 9–10, 29% as 7–8, 42% as 3–6, and 25% as 0–2.
Without a disability: 13% rated their happiness as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.
By household income
Weighted base: Up to £19,000: 189 | £20k to £39k: 395 | £40k to £59k: 257 | £60k+: 381
This chart shows:
Up to £19,999: 5% rated their happiness as 9–10, 22% as 7–8, 56% as 3–6, and 17% as 0–2.
£20,000–£39,999: 10% rated their happiness as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 47% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
£40,000–£59,999: 9% rated their happiness as 9–10, 38% as 7–8, 48% as 3–6, and 5% as 0–2.
£60,000 or more: 20% rated their happiness as 9–10, 41% as 7–8, 34% as 3–6, and 5% as 0–2.
By ethnic group
Weighted base: White: 1,266 | Ethnic Minority: 198
This chart shows:
White: 12% rated their happiness as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 42% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.
Ethnic minority: 7% rated their happiness as 9–10, 33% as 7–8, 52% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
By housing status
Weighted base: Property owner: 847 | LA renters: 70 | HA renters: 36 | Private renters: 347
This chart shows:
Property owners: 17% rated their happiness as 9–10, 37% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.
Local authority renters: 8% rated their happiness as 9–10, 16% as 7–8, 42% as 3–6, and 34% as 0–2.
Housing association renters: 4% rated their happiness as 9–10, 21% as 7–8, 53% as 3–6, and 21% as 0–2.
Private renters: 2% rated their happiness as 9–10, 34% as 7–8, 55% as 3–6, and 9% as 0–2.
