OnSide Youth Zones · 2022
This report presents findings from a survey of over 5,000 young people aged 11–18 in England about how they spend their time outside school, their social connections, and their awareness of youth services. Key findings show that 77% of young people spend most of their free time at home, 41% lack opportunities to meet new people, and 56% report high or very high levels of anxiety. The report also finds that while youth centres have a strongly positive impact on attendees' lives — particularly in enabling friendships and building confidence — only 8% of young people currently attend one.