• Nearly half of respondents are satisfied with their life nowadays (45% scoring between 7 and 10), a slight decrease since Wave 6 (50%)
• Satisfaction with life generally increases with age
• Residents with no disability, those on higher incomes, from white ethnic groups and property owners are more satisfied with life

Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?

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In Wave 2, 9% of respondents rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 28% as 7–8, 46% as 3–6, and 17% as 0–2.
In Wave 3, 11% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 31% as 7–8, 45% as 3–6, and 12% as 0–2.
In Wave 4, 11% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 31% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
In Wave 5, 14% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 33% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 13% as 0–2.
In Wave 6, 14% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 43% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
In Wave 7, 11% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 34% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.

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16–24: 10% rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 31% as 7–8, 45% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
25–34: 6% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 31% as 7–8, 54% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
35–44: 10% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 10% as 0–2.
45–54: 10% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 46% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
55–64: 15% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 34% as 7–8, 38% as 3–6, and 13% as 0–2.
Over 64: 18% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 36% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.

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Male: 12% rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 31% as 7–8, 43% as 3–6, and 14% as 0–2.
Female: 10% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 46% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.

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With a disability: 4% rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 21% as 7–8, 46% as 3–6, and 29% as 0–2.
Without a disability: 13% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 37% as 7–8, 44% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.

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Up to £19,999: 5% rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 21% as 7–8, 56% as 3–6, and 19% as 0–2.
£20,000–£39,999: 11% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 36% as 7–8, 43% as 3–6, and 9% as 0–2.
£40,000–£59,999: 7% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 37% as 7–8, 51% as 3–6, and 5% as 0–2.
£60,000 or more: 19% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 39% as 7–8, 35% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.

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White: 13% rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 34% as 7–8, 42% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.
Ethnic minority: 2% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 34% as 7–8, 57% as 3–6, and 7% as 0–2.

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Property owners: 15% rated their satisfaction with life as 9–10, 38% as 7–8, 39% as 3–6, and 8% as 0–2.
Local authority renters: 8% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 9% as 7–8, 47% as 3–6, and 36% as 0–2.
Housing association renters: 4% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 17% as 7–8, 69% as 3–6, and 11% as 0–2.
Private renters: 3% rated their satisfaction as 9–10, 35% as 7–8, 53% as 3–6, and 9% as 0–2.