Summary

This article explores young people’s connections with their communities. Specifically, their community engagement and how this compares with the engagement of older adults.

Publications

• Are young people detached from their neighbourhoods?

  Born in the digital age, young people are thought to be disconnected from their local area. Take our quiz to see how this stacks up in reality.

Data

• Neighbourhood belonging and community engagement by age group

  Analysis of data from the Community Life Survey looking at how 16- to 24-year-olds engage with their local area, compared with adults aged 25 and over. The data covers England only.