Active Lives Adult Local Picture

Introduction

Sport England’s Active Lives Adult Survey measures the activity levels of adults ages 16+ in England. Active Lives adult data is published once a year and is available at national, regional, county and local authority level.

Follow this link to access the Sport England Active Lives information and resources

This local picture shows the latest Active Lives Adult data at a National, County and local authority level.

What do we mean by physical activity?

  • ‘Active’ means an average of 150 minutes of moderately intense activity per week.
  • ‘Fairly Active’ means an average of 30-149 minutes of moderately intense activity per week.
  • ‘Inactive’ means less than an average of 30 minutes of moderately intense activity per week.

When we say there is a statistically significant change, this means we can be confident that the differences seen in the surveyed respondents are reflective of the population.

If you would like to explore trends over time, specific activities, audiences and places, please take a look at Sport England’s Active Lives Online Tool.

National Figures vs Kent and Medway Figures

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

Inactive

At national level, in the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report. At a local level (Kent and Medway), in the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Ashford

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

64.9%Ashford

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

14.9%Ashford

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

20.1%Ashford

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Canterbury

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

64.5%Canterbury

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

14.1%Canterbury

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

21.5%Canterbury

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Dartford

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

57.2%Dartford

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

13.3%Dartford

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

29.6%Dartford

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there has been a significant decrease of 8.4% in active adults and a significant increase of 7.4% in inactive adults.

Dover

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

59.1%Dover

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

13.6%Dover

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

27.3%Dover

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Folkestone & Hythe

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

67.3%Folkestone & Hythe

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

9.6%Folkestone & Hythe

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

23.1%Folkestone & Hythe

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there has been a significant increase of 8.3% in active adults and a significant decrease of 8.7% in inactive

Gravesham

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

57.6%Gravesham

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

8.3%Gravesham

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

34.1%Gravesham

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Maidstone

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

66.6%Maidstone

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

13.1%Maidstone

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

20.3%Maidstone

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Medway

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

58.3%Medway

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

13.1%Medway

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

28.6%Medway

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Sevenoaks

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

68.9%Sevenoaks

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

10.9%Sevenoaks

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

20.2%Sevenoaks

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Swale

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

57.5%Swale

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

10.4%Swale

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

32.1%Swale

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Thanet

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

64.2%Thanet

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

9.3%Thanet

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

26.5%Thanet

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there has been a significant decrease of 5.8% in fairly active adults.

Tonbridge & Malling

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

68.6%Tonbridge &Malling

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

12.5%Tonbridge &Malling

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

18.9%Tonbridge &Malling

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Tunbridge Wells

Adult Activity Levels 2022-23

63.4%National

63%Kent and Medway

68.5%Tunbridge Wells

Active

10.9%National

12.1%Kent and Medway

11.5%Tunbridge Wells

Fairly Active

25.7%National

24.9%Kent and Medway

20%Tunbridge Wells

Inactive

In the last 12 months, there are no significant changes to report.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the report or would like support in accessing more local level data, please contact Karley Hubbard, our Insight, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer via email: Karley.Hubbard@kent.gov.uk