Rochdale Children & Young People Activity Levels 2022-23

In Rochdale just 44.4% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost half are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.

Overhead view of a group dance exercise class in a community centre

Activity Levels Amongst Children and Young People in Rochdale

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) recommends that all children and young people achieve 60 minutes of physical activity a day, in Rochdale just four in ten young people achieve this.

The proportion of children active (achieving an average of at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day) in Rochdale has remained stable in the last 24 months. There was insufficient responses in 2021-22.

Active levels for CYP in Rochdale over time

Demographics

Activity levels have increased slightly for girls (0.9%) in Rochdale in the last 24 months. Medium family affluence groups have seen a huge increase (25%) since 2019-20.

Active levels by demographics in Rochdale over time

Published December 2023