The Community
Wellbeing Index

We care about the wellbeing of our local communities

That’s why we’ve talked to people across the UK to find out what matters most - and what could be improved - where they live and work. The result is the Community Wellbeing Index.

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What is 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.
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Your guide to all the data contained in the Index

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The UK Average Community Wellbeing score is:

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People
Place
Relationships
The availability of good, accessible, affordable services to help all ages make the most of education and learning opportunities. Find out more
The availability of good, accessible, affordable services to help all ages make the most of education and learning opportunities.
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Education and learning

Access to affordable and inclusive cultural and leisure activities, services and amenities which celebrate the diverse histories of people in the community. Find out more
Access to affordable and inclusive cultural and leisure activities, services and amenities which celebrate the diverse histories of people in the community.
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Culture, heritage and leisure

The state of family, social and community relationships and the impact of any breakdown in trust on issues like crime. Find out more
The state of family, social and community relationships and the impact of any breakdown in trust on issues like crime.
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Relationships and trust

Access to good quality public, voluntary, and social care services that promote physical and mental health in the community. Find out more
Access to good quality public, voluntary, and social care services that promote physical and mental health in the community.
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Health

Access to affordable and sustainable transport and communication networks for everyone, especially those with disabilities. Find out more
Access to affordable and sustainable transport and communication networks for everyone, especially those with disabilities.
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Transport, mobility and connectivity

Equal 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 more
Equal 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.
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Equality

Services and infrastructure in place to promote a sustainable, ethical, inclusive economy that meets the needs of local people. Find out more
Services and infrastructure in place to promote a sustainable, ethical, inclusive economy that meets the needs of local people.
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Economy, work and employment

Affordable, secure, quality housing, a safe and clean surrounding environment, and well-kept, accessible and inclusive public spaces for people of all ages. Find out more
Affordable, secure, quality housing, a safe and clean surrounding environment, and well-kept, accessible and inclusive public spaces for people of all ages.
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Housing, space and environment

Democratic 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. Find out more
Democratic 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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Voice and participation


Find out how we calculated your score

Data last updated December 2024

If you would like to view Index data for multiple communities within specific geographic areas (eg. at local authority level), please view our mapping tool here.

How we measure wellbeing

Our research identified nine areas that matter for community wellbeing. These are grouped into People, Place and Relationships.

People

  • Education & Learning
  • Health
  • Economy, Work & Employment

Place

  • Culture, heritage and leisure
  • Transport, mobility and connectivity
  • Housing, Space & Environment

Relationships

  • Relationships & Trust
  • Equality
  • Voice & Participation

Get involved in your community

Choose a cause

If you’re a Co-op member, sign in to choose which local cause you want to support.

Contact your Member Pioneer

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.

Discover Co-operate

Our online community centre, that helps people find an activity, join a group or set up their own.

 

Case Studies

Examples of people using the Community Wellbeing Index to help build better, happier and healthier places for everyone.

Internal

Co-op Member Pioneers – London and the South East

Using the Community Wellbeing Index to identify the areas of greatest need across London a…

Co-op Member Pioneer – Bentham Allotments Association

Creating shared allotments for the benefit of the community

Co-op – Kickstart

Supporting education and employment for young people

External

Hubbub – Community Fridge Network

Using the CWI to inform the development of our community fridge network

Aston University Birmingham

Using the Community Wellbeing Index to understand the role that local social capital plays…

Rochdale Borough Council

Creating ward profiles to better understand communities across the borough

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