National Child Measurement Programme, England - 2017/18 School Year [PAS]

Obesity prevalence for children in reception was highest in disadvantaged urban communities and multicultural city life areas¹ for both reception and year 6.

Obesity was least prevalent in urban fringe areas for both age groups.

^{1. These classifications use census data to identify areas of the country with similar characteristics. For further details see:}

^{For more information: Table 7a (based on postcode of the child), National Child Measurement Programme, England, 2017/18 school year.}