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Scottish Household Survey 2024 findings: neighbourhoods and communities report
This report provides insights into neighbourhoods and communities in Scotland. It draws on key data from the Scottish Household Survey (2024) to explore neighbourhoods and communities both at a national level in Scotland and for different subgroups and different places.
Annex C: Changes in the neighbourhood and communities measures between 2018 / 2019 and 2024
| Change since 2018/2019 (% point) | 2024 | Change[22] |
|---|---|---|
| Positive neighbourhood rating | 94% | 0 p.p. |
| Neighbourhood belonging | 79% | 1 p.p. |
| Neighbourhood safety | 78% | -5 p.p.* |
| Neighbourhood trust | 79% | 0 p.p. |
| Neighbourhood kindness | 83% | 0 p.p. |
| People from different backgrounds get on well | 70% | 1 p.p. |
| Places to meet and socialise | 60% | 3 p.p.* |
| Welcoming places to meet new people | 56% | 4 p.p* |
| People improve the neighbourhood | 59% | 1 p.p |
| Could rely on a neighbour to help | 84% | -1 p.p* |
| Neighbours would keep an eye on home | 84% | -1 p.p |
| Could turn to neighbours for advice | 75% | -3 p.p* |
| Would help your neighbours | 89% | -1 p.p* |
| Meets socially at least once a week | 68% | -5 p.p* |
| Felt lonely in the last week | 20% | -1 p.p |
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