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Eight in ten participants (79%) answered 'No' when asked if there were enough green spaces and biodiversity in urban areas. See Table 5.1.a. For further details, refer to the first publication 'Pulse Survey April-May 2022 - Our Lives Outdoors: Snapshot of Results'.
Younger people were more likely to say there were not enough green spaces and biodiversity in urban areas at more than 80% of those in the age groups 18 to 44, compared with 69% of those aged 70 and over. See Figure 5.1 and Table 5.1.b.
| Outdoor space | Not stated | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 6 | 7 | 86 |
| 35 to 44 | 9 | 9 | 83 |
| 45 to 54 | 11 | 9 | 79 |
| 55 to 69 | 15 | 11 | 73 |
| 70 and above | 19 | 12 | 69 |
Students or pupils were the most likely to say there were not enough green spaces and biodiversity in urban areas at 88%, followed by respondents in employment at 82% and the unemployed at 80%. Participants in retirement were the least likely to say ‘No’ when asked if there were enough green spaces and biodiversity in urban areas (67%). See Table 5.1.b.
Respondents with no access to a garden were more likely to say ‘No’ when asked if there were enough green spaces and biodiversity in urban areas (87%) compared with those who had access to a garden (79%). See Figure 5.2 and Table 5.1.c.
| Outdoor space | Not stated | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to a garden | 12 | 10 | 79 |
| No access to a garden | 8 | 5 | 87 |
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