Active Travel key for London

London Sport

At an overall level, adults in London are slightly less likely to be inactive (<30mins/week exercise) than adults across England (both around 1-in-4 inactive). 

The overall level masks a huge variation in inactivity by borough in London. The highest inactivity is in Havering, B&D and Brent (all around 1-in-3 inactive). Islington, Richmond, Hackney and Camden have the lowest inactivity (only around 1-in-7).

The geography, infrastructure and demographics of these locations all play a part.

Inactivity in London is massively benefitted by the proportion of residents who engage in Active Travel (46% in London versus 34% for England overall).

The only activity where London is significantly out of step is Gardening.

Geographic Coverage
London