Spaces and things to do
Somewhere to go, people to meet, and things to do that don't cost a fortune.
How often do you have somewhere local and low-cost to go?
- Never5%
- Rarely22%
- Sometimes32%
- Often18%
- Always22%
Based on 99 who answered.
What this means: 27% rarely or never have somewhere local to go without spending much money.
What would make the biggest difference?
Pick as many as you like
- More affordable things to do66%
- More safe places to hang out with friends42%
- More chances to learn useful skills or gain qualifications42%
- More ways to meet new people and make friends41%
- More events and things happening locally36%
- Better careers and employment opportunities36%
- One easy place to find out what opportunities are available35%
- More places open in the evenings and at weekends27%
Thinking about London for people your age…
These questions were asked only of 19–25s. Each row shows how many gave a scale answer.
What they've used in the last 6 months
- A library33%
- A sports club, gym or organised physical activity27%
- A study, tutoring or homework support programme20%
- A creative, arts, music or media programme18%
- A mental wellbeing or counselling service18%
- A faith or religious youth/community group17%
- A volunteering or social action programme16%
- A community centre15%
What 19–25s wish existed in London
The 19–25s want somewhere to socialise without relying on pubs, expensive cafés or spending money just to stay. Suggestions include youth-run venues, creative studios, low-pressure gatherings and safe evening spaces. One points out that parks do not work as free meeting places in winter; another wants somewhere that feels neither too childish nor too mature.
They also ask for entry-level jobs, work experience, skill bootcamps, mentoring and practical finance or independent-living classes. Cheaper transport, help with renting and affordable housing sit alongside wellbeing groups and hobby facilities. Clearer publicity would help them find these opportunities and meet people.
44 written answers
How these themes were counted
Themes use explicit words, not a full manual interpretation. Each answer counts once per theme and may appear in several, so totals can exceed 100%. Unmatched answers remain in All answers. These counts describe this question's written responses, not all survey respondents. Read the quotes to judge the context.
I wish there were more opportunities to meet new people outside of existing circles, for example low pressure social gatherings. There are only some activities geared towards 18+ adults, which may be a bit intimidating for younger adults. More advertisement for any existing activities would also be nice.
Jobs work experience
More jobs any type of jobs their barely hiring I apply for so many jobs and I get stupid group interviews and flop them some how even though I do good
Relationship
Simpler jobs for work experience or low pay jobs for experience.
More jobs opportunity