Community life: three places, the same questions

Southampton, Portsmouth, Chichester district and England. Survey estimates for people aged 16 and over; 2025/26 release. Chichester covers the whole district. This is a comparison of residents’ answers, not a council performance table.

Community questions cover October 2025–March 2026. Cultural questions use the engagement pathway and cover 2025/26, including Participation Survey responses. Different questions have different samples.

Often or always lonely

Southampton

11.8%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always

95% confidence interval: 8.9%–15.5%. Sample: 636 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table C3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

7.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always

95% confidence interval: 4.7%–10.2%. Sample: 527 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table C3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

6.5%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always

95% confidence interval: 4.1%–9.9%. Sample: 547 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table C3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

6.7%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always

95% confidence interval: 6.6%–6.9%. Sample: 200,639 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table C3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Feel they belong in their neighbourhood

Southampton

47.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly

95% confidence interval: 41.4%–52.9%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table D3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

57.6%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly

95% confidence interval: 52.0%–62.9%. Sample: 474 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table D3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

61.6%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly

95% confidence interval: 55.9%–67.1%. Sample: 510 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table D3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

61.2%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly

95% confidence interval: 60.9%–61.5%. Sample: 181,893 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table D3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Proud to live in their area

Southampton

42.2%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 36.9%–47.7%. Sample: 581 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

51.5%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 45.5%–57.5%. Sample: 493 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

72.8%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 67.4%–77.7%. Sample: 516 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

61.6%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 61.3%–61.9%. Sample: 187,955 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Would recommend their area

Southampton

48.4%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 42.6%–54.2%. Sample: 524 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E7, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

57.5%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 51.0%–63.8%. Sample: 448 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E7, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

75.7%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 70.5%–80.3%. Sample: 496 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E7, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

65.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 64.8%–65.5%. Sample: 172,595 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E7, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Satisfied with their area

Southampton

60.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 54.9%–64.8%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E13, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

69.2%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 63.9%–74.1%. Sample: 503 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E13, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

84.3%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 79.2%–88.4%. Sample: 529 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E13, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

72.6%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 72.4%–72.9%. Sample: 192,113 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E13, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Satisfied with local green spaces

Southampton

62.6%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 56.9%–67.9%. Sample: 518 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E16, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

67.2%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 61.3%–72.7%. Sample: 447 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E16, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

86.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 81.0%–90.0%. Sample: 489 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E16, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

75.9%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 75.6%–76.1%. Sample: 170,292 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E16, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Feel able to influence local decisions

Southampton

20.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 16.4%–24.2%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table B3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

24.9%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 20.6%–29.8%. Sample: 503 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table B3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

24.6%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 20.4%–29.5%. Sample: 530 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table B3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

26.4%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 26.1%–26.6%. Sample: 191,876 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table B3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Volunteer through a group at least monthly

Southampton

17.4%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)

95% confidence interval: 13.8%–21.6%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table G3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

18.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)

95% confidence interval: 14.1%–23.0%. Sample: 503 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table G3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

22.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)

95% confidence interval: 18.0%–26.5%. Sample: 530 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table G3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

18.2%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)

95% confidence interval: 18.0%–18.4%. Sample: 192,244 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table G3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Attend or take part in arts in person

Southampton

83.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total

95% confidence interval: 78.4%–86.9%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table I3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

89.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total

95% confidence interval: 85.4%–91.8%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table I3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

91.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total

95% confidence interval: 87.4%–93.7%. Sample: 565 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table I3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

83.4%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total

95% confidence interval: 83.2%–83.6%. Sample: 210,096 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table I3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Visit heritage places in person

Southampton

63.5%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28

95% confidence interval: 58.6%–68.1%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table J3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

64.7%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28

95% confidence interval: 59.4%–69.6%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table J3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

74.3%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28

95% confidence interval: 68.7%–79.3%. Sample: 563 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table J3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

62.4%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28

95% confidence interval: 62.2%–62.7%. Sample: 209,895 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table J3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Use library services in person

Southampton

34.3%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time Visited by a home library service Used another library outreach services

95% confidence interval: 29.7%–39.2%. Sample: 623 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.

Original table K3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

41.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time Visited by a home library service Used another library outreach services

95% confidence interval: 35.7%–46.8%. Sample: 512 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.

Original table K3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

33.2%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time Visited by a home library service Used another library outreach services

95% confidence interval: 27.8%–39.0%. Sample: 464 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.

Original table K3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

30.9%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time Visited by a home library service Used another library outreach services

95% confidence interval: 30.6%–31.2%. Sample: 192,966 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.

Original table K3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Visit museums or galleries in person

Southampton

39.4%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time

95% confidence interval: 34.5%–44.5%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table M3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Portsmouth

47.1%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time

95% confidence interval: 42.1%–52.3%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table M3, cell D196 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Chichester district

53.0%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time

95% confidence interval: 47.3%–58.6%. Sample: 565 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table M3, cell D63 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

England

41.9%0%50%100%
How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time

95% confidence interval: 41.6%–42.2%. Sample: 209,789 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table M3, cell D9 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

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All figures in a table

Published estimates, percent. Full uncertainty and samples are in the downloadable file.
QuestionSouthamptonPortsmouthChichester districtEngland
Often or always lonely11.8%7.0%6.5%6.7%
Feel they belong in their neighbourhood47.1%57.6%61.6%61.2%
Proud to live in their area42.2%51.5%72.8%61.6%
Would recommend their area48.4%57.5%75.7%65.1%
Satisfied with their area60.0%69.2%84.3%72.6%
Satisfied with local green spaces62.6%67.2%86.1%75.9%
Feel able to influence local decisions20.0%24.9%24.6%26.4%
Volunteer through a group at least monthly17.4%18.1%22.0%18.2%
Attend or take part in arts in person83.1%89.0%91.0%83.4%
Visit heritage places in person63.5%64.7%74.3%62.4%
Use library services in person34.3%41.1%33.2%30.9%
Visit museums or galleries in person39.4%47.1%53.0%41.9%

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Sources and method

Explicit 2025/26 CES topic tables. Earlier comparison cells retained from the same release. Do not silently substitute another vintage. Prior-period observations remain in the download; gaps are not zero. No 30-year local community survey series is claimed. No causes, council ratings or statistical significance are inferred from these point estimates.

Sport England file-reuse terms have not been established for this publication. Activity results and neighbourhood models remain with the publisher; no withheld value is rendered as zero. Activity results at the publisher.

Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding. Checked 2026-10-16.