Happiness

• Happiness levels are similar to the previous wave, although those reporting a score of 0-2 has dropped by six percentage points to 7%
• Happiness increases with age, with over a quarter of those aged 64+ reporting a score of 9-10
• Residents without a disability, those on the highest incomes, those from white ethnic groups and property owners are generally happier

Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday:
In wave 2, 17% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 24% 7 to 8, 41% 3 to 6, and 18% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 3, 12% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 34% 7 to 8, 42% 3 to 6, and 11% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 4, 13% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 33% 7 to 8, 40% 3 to 6, and 14% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 5, 15% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 36% 7 to 8, 36% 3 to 6, and 13% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 6, 14% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 35% 7 to 8, 44% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday by age:
Of residents aged 16-24, 3% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 29% 7 to 8, 60% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 25-34, 10% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 38% 7 to 8, 44% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 35-44, 9% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 37% 7 to 8, 47% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 45-54, 16% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 32% 7 to 8, 46% 3 to 6, and 6% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 55-64, 22% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 37% 7 to 8, 32% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged over 64, 26% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 35% 7 to 8, 33% 3 to 6, and 6% 0 to 2 (not at all).

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday by sex:
Of male residents, 13% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 36% 7 to 8, 46% 3 to 6, and 5% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of female residents, 15% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 33% 7 to 8, 43% 3 to 6, and 9% 0 to 2 (not at all).

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday by disability:
Of residents with a disability, 7% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 26% 7 to 8, 51% 3 to 6, and 17% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents without a disability, 16% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 37% 7 to 8, 43% 3 to 6, and 5% 0 to 2 (not at all).

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday by household income:
Of residents earning up to £19k, 6% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 19% 7 to 8, 63% 3 to 6, and 13% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents earning £20k to £39k, 15% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 32% 7 to 8, 45% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents earning £40k-£59k, 12% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 40% 7 to 8, 42% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents earning £60k and over, 16% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 44% 7 to 8, 36% 3 to 6, and 4% 0 to 2 (not at all).

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday by ethnic group:
Of white residents, 16% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 36% 7 to 8, 41% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents from ethnic minorities, 3% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 28% 7 to 8, 68% 3 to 6, and 1% 0 to 2 (not at all).

This chart shows how residents rate their happiness yesterday by housing status:
Of property owners, 18% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 39% 7 to 8, 39% 3 to 6, and 4% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of local authority renters, 6% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 19% 7 to 8, 54% 3 to 6, and 21% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of private renters, 8% rated their happiness 9 to 10 (completely), 24% 7 to 8, 57% 3 to 6, and 11% 0 to 2 (not at all).