The report looks into the various drivers of social exclusion amongst older people (although many of these indicators are equally relevant amongst all age groups) and attempts to identify areas in London where susceptibility is particularly high. Six key drivers have been included with various indicators used in an attempt to measure these.
The majority of these indicators are at Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) level in an effort to identify areas at as small a geography as possible.
Key Driver
Indicator
Description
Economic Situation
Income deprivation
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Score from the 2015 Indices of Deprivation
Transport Accessibility
Public Transport
Average Public Transport Accessibility Score
Car access
Percentage aged 65 and over with no cars or vans in household
Household Ties
One person households
Percentage aged 65+ living alone
Providing unpaid care
Percentage aged 65+ providing 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week
Neighbourhood Ties
Proficiency in English
Percent aged 65+ who cannot speak English well
Churn Rate
Churn Rate: (inflow+outflow) per 100 population
Health
Mental health
Estimated prevalence of dementia amongst population aged 65 and over (%)
General health
Percentage aged 65+ with a limiting long-term health problem or disability
Safety
Fear of crime
Percentage in borough worried about anti-social behaviour in area
Percentage in borough who feel unsafe walking alone after dark
Crime rates
Total offences per 100 population