Pension Credit measures the proportion of older adults receiving financial support to bring their income up to a minimum living standard.It is one of the clearest indicators of whether older residents are ageing with dignity — or struggling silently on the margins of the economy.

Distance to sports and leisure facilities captures how easily residents can reach spaces that support physical activity and social connection, such as gyms, swimming pools, sports halls, recreation centres, and community leisure hubs. While it may appear to be a simple measure of geography, it is a powerful indicator of how accessible a community’s pathways to health and wellbeing truly are. Shorter distances reduce barriers to participation, while longer distances often tran