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Summary

  • Exactly half of respondents are satisfied with their life nowadays (50% scoring between 7 and 10), the highest level for five years
  • 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?

Total sample

Weighted base: W2: 1,268 | W3: 774 | W4: 1,760 | W5: 2,049 | W6: 1,235

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life:
In wave 2, 9% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 28% 7 to 8, 46% 3 to 6, and 17% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 3, 11% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 31% 7 to 8, 45% 3 to 6, and 12% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 4, 11% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 31% 7 to 8, 44% 3 to 6, and 14% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 5, 14% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 33% 7 to 8, 39% 3 to 6, and 13% 0 to 2 (not at all).
In wave 6, 14% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 36% 7 to 8, 43% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).

By age

Weighted base: 16-24: 235 | 25-34: 226 | 35-44: 199 | 45-54: 184 | 55-64: 169 | 65+: 222

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life by age:
Of residents aged 16-24, 5% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 48% 7 to 8, 39% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 25-34, 10% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 36% 7 to 8, 48% 3 to 6, and 5% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 35-44, 11% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 29% 7 to 8, 52% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 45-54, 12% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 32% 7 to 8, 49% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged 55-64, 19% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 38% 7 to 8, 32% 3 to 6, and 12% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents aged over 64, 27% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 29% 7 to 8, 36% 3 to 6, and 8% 0 to 2 (not at all).

By sex

Weighted base: Male: 630 | Female: 605

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life by sex:
Of male residents, 16% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 34% 7 to 8, 43% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of female residents, 12% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 37% 7 to 8, 42% 3 to 6, and 9% 0 to 2 (not at all).

By disability

Weighted base: Disability: 247 | No disability: 988

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life by disability:
Of residents with a disability, 10% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 21% 7 to 8, 51% 3 to 6, and 17% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents without a disability, 15% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 39% 7 to 8, 40% 3 to 6, and 6% 0 to 2 (not at all).

By household income

Weighted base: Up to £19k: 157 | £20k - £39k: 352 | £40k - £59k: 251 | £60k+ 328

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life by household income:
Of residents earning up to £19k, 3% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 20% 7 to 8, 57% 3 to 6, and 20% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents earning £20k to £39k, 11% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 33% 7 to 8, 45% 3 to 6, and 10% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents earning £40k-£59k, 16% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 32% 7 to 8, 45% 3 to 6, and 7% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents earning £60k and over, 17% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 49% 7 to 8, 31% 3 to 6, and 3% 0 to 2 (not at all).

By ethnicity

Weighted base: White: 1,068 | Ethnic minority: 167

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life by ethnic group:
Of white residents, 16% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 35% 7 to 8, 41% 3 to 6, and 9% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of residents from ethnic minorities, 2% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 40% 7 to 8, 56% 3 to 6, and 3% 0 to 2 (not at all).

By housing status

Weighted base: Property owners: 760 | LA renters: 61 | Private renters: 282

This chart shows how residents rate their satisfaction with life by housing status:
Of property owners, 20% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 32% 7 to 8, 42% 3 to 6, and 6% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of local authority renters, 5% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 16% 7 to 8, 54% 3 to 6, and 25% 0 to 2 (not at all).
Of private renters, 3% rated their satisfaction 9 to 10 (completely), 43% 7 to 8, 41% 3 to 6, and 13% 0 to 2 (not at all).