Introduction
The majority of our trips, approximately 80%, take place on local streets. Enhancing the quality of these streets is the most effective strategy for encouraging more people to engage in walking, cycling, and utilizing public transportation.
The Healthy Streets Approach prioritizes the creation of streets that are enjoyable, secure, and appealing, thereby removing obstacles such as noise, air pollution, limited accessibility, and insufficient seating and shelter. By addressing these concerns, we can ensure that all individuals, especially those who are most vulnerable, are not hindered from going out and being active in their communities.
The interactive report below includes:
- healthy streets indicators
- physical activity
- active travel
- air quality
- noise
- helping people feel safe
- things to do
For a full screen view, please click the following icon in the bottom right corner of the interactive report 
Related reports
The Mayor of London and TfL have created a Healthy streets for London report setting the guidelines the Healthy Streets Approach.
The Centre for Housing Policy at York University has published an independent report on Lifetime Neighbourhoods. These are places designed to be inclusive regardless of age or disability.
Enfield Council has launched a community toilet scheme to provide clean, safe and accessible public toilets in more convenient locations.
National tools
Wider Determinants of Health Fingertips Tool - includes data and analyses on natural and environment factors that impacts on people’s health (Public Health England).