Salford Adult Activity Levels 2021-22

Salford Overview

Salford has recovered to baseline levels for both active (60.4%) and inactive (29.7%), but neither for pre-pandemic levels. Prior to the pandemic, Salford inactivity dropped below GM levels but has now increased above again.

Most demographics have seen a decrease in the last 12 months, except those aged 75+, NS SEC 3-5 groups and those with a long term health condition or disability (LTHC). These groups are all much more inactive in Salford compared to GM levels.

Those aged 16-34 years are more inactive than 35-54 years in Salford. Along with those aged 75+ and NS SEC 3-5 groups, these groups are the only ones not to have recovered to baseline.

Inactivity

The inactive population has seen a decrease in the last 12 months (-3.3%), is below baseline (-1.4%) but higher than pre-pandemic levels (+6.4%).

Differences across demographics

Most demographics have seen a decrease in the last 12 months, except those aged 75+, NS SEC 3-5 groups and those with a LTHC. These groups are all much more inactive in Salford compared to GM levels.

Those aged 16-34 years are more inactive than 35-54 years in Salford. Along with those aged 75+ and NS SEC 3-5 groups, these groups are the only ones not to have recovered to baseline. No groups have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

The gap between males and females is higher than GM, with females inactivity being much higher whilst males inactivity being similar to GM.

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Published April 2023