The Community
Wellbeing Index
The Index gives an insight into what’s important to people in a local community. From the quality of education, housing affordability, and public transport – to the amount of green space and the number of community centres in an area. We have gathered data for over 28,000 communities across the UK, to understand how they score across these and many other wellbeing measures.
From conception to creation, We outline the full journey of creating the Community Wellbeing Index
Your guide to all the data contained in the Index
Seamless Locales data © 2025 Geolytix
The UK Average Community Wellbeing score is:
Education and learning
Culture, heritage and leisure
Relationships and trust
Health
Transport, mobility and connectivity
Equality
Economy, work and employment
Housing, space and environment
Voice and participation
Our research identified nine areas that matter for community wellbeing. These are grouped into People, Place and Relationships.
The availability of good, accessible, affordable services to help all ages make the most of education and learning opportunities.
Find out moreAccess to good quality public, voluntary, and social care services that promote physical and mental health in the community.
Find out moreServices and infrastructure in place to promote a sustainable, ethical, inclusive economy that meets the needs of local people.
Find out moreAccess to affordable and inclusive cultural and leisure activities, services and amenities which celebrate the diverse histories of people in the community.
Find out moreAccess to affordable and sustainable transport and communication networks for everyone, especially those with disabilities.
Find out moreAffordable, secure, quality housing, a safe and clean surrounding environment, and well-kept, accessible and inclusive public spaces for people of all ages.
Find out moreThe state of family, social and community relationships and the impact of any breakdown in trust on issues like crime.
Find out moreEqual and fair opportunities for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, colour, age, ability, sexuality, gender, income etc. Services and infrastructure in place to promote equality, equity and fairness.
Find out moreDemocratic governance and decision-making mechanisms in place to allow people to express themselves and take either individual or collective action to improve the local community and beyond.
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If you’re a Co-op member, sign in to choose which local cause you want to support.
Member Pioneers build relationships between local causes, Co-op members, colleagues and the wider community, bringing people together to do what matters most in their area. You can contact your nearest Member Pioneer here.
Our online community centre, that helps people find an activity, join a group or set up their own.
Examples of people using the Community Wellbeing Index to help build better, happier and healthier places for everyone.
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