The Community
Wellbeing Index
People benefit from being able to afford housing within their community.
How we measure it
The average house price within the community on all residential properties sold over the previous three years, divided by the average household income of the community. A larger score demonstrates ‘less affordability’.
(Land Registry, ONS Income Estimates)
Higher counts of people per room suggest overcrowding and a shortage of suitably sized accommodation.
How we measure it:
Proportion of households within the community that have more than one person per room.
(Census 2011, ONS)
Green space encourages leisure activities and a sense of wellbeing.
How we measure it:
Proportion of the local land area given over to public green spaces.
(Ordnance Survey, Geolytix Physical Geography pack)
Spaces open to all are important in bringing people together.
How we measure it -
Distance is measured from the outer boundary of the locale to the nearest public spaces, with a value of 0 if contained within the community
(Ordnance Survey, Geolytix Physical Geography pack)
Noise and air pollution have negative implications for wellbeing.
How we measure it -
The maximum count of both HGV and total traffic going through the community. High counts of traffic will result in higher levels of pollution.
(Office for Transport)
Poor air quality can lead to health problems.
How we measure it -
The count of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Particulate Matter (PM10) within the air.
(Consumer Data Research Centre)
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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