71.9%
Adults meeting activity guidelines.
England: 68.0% · Better
Somerset UA · 2024/25 · Persons, 19+ yrs
Source: OHID Fingertips · #93014
Somerset UA local authority · 2 cards
How much Somerset UA moves — adults hitting 150 minutes a week, and children averaging an hour a day.
Moving more lowers the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and depression. The adult survey counts activity in 10-minute bouts — everyday walking counts, not just sport. About 71.9% of adults and 49.9% of children in Somerset UA hit their targets, but survey samples are small so treat small yearly moves cautiously.
Sources: Sport England Active Lives surveys via OHID Fingertips. Each card states its reporting period; open its share page for the retrieval date and full provenance.
71.9%
Adults meeting activity guidelines.
England: 68.0% · Better
Somerset UA · 2024/25 · Persons, 19+ yrs
Source: OHID Fingertips · #93014
49.9%
Children active an hour a day on average.
England: 49.1% · Similar
Somerset UA · 2024/25 · Persons, 5-16 yrs
Source: OHID Fingertips · #93570