Work related journeys comprised a greater percentage of total journeys for males (27.5%) than was the case for females (22.4%). Males were also more likely to undertake a journey for the purpose of entertainment, sports or leisure (10.6%) than females (9.1%). However, females were more likely to make a journey for the purpose of accompanying another person (18.1%).
| Distribution of journeys by purpose - females, 2013 | |
| Work | 22.4 |
| Education | 5 |
| Shopping | 23.2 |
| Visit family/friends | 10.6 |
| Companion/escort journey | 18.1 |
| Entertainment/leisure/sports | 9.1 |
| Other | 11.6 |
| Distribution of journeys by purpose - males, 2013 | |
| Work | 27.5 |
| Education | 4.2 |
| Shopping | 22.2 |
| Visit family/friends | 9.8 |
| Companion/escort journey | 12.1 |
| Entertainment/leisure/sports | 10.6 |
| Other | 13.6 |
Table 3.2 shows the distribution of journeys by degree of urbanisation. Where a person lives does not seem to have any significant effect on the reasons for making journeys.
| X-axis label | Densely populated area | Intermediate density area | Thinly populated area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 25.6 | 23.4 | 24.6 |
| Education | 4 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Shopping | 23.2 | 21.8 | 22.7 |
| To eat or drink | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Visit family/friends | 10 | 10.8 | 10.2 |
| Entertainment/leisure/sports | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Personal business | 6.1 | 7 | 6.6 |
| Companion journey | 14.8 | 16.8 | 14.6 |
| Other | 4.1 | 4 | 4.5 |
The proportion of people in 2013 whose journeys were undertaken for work related reasons was highest amongst 18-34 year olds (31.6%). Journeys made for the purpose of education showed a similar trend with 8.1% of all journeys made by 18-34 year olds for this purpose. The 35-54 age group were twice as likely to have made a companion/escort journey as other age groups. Over one fifth of all journeys (22.1%) made by 35-54 year olds were companion/escort journeys.
| X-axis label | 18-34 | 35-54 | 55+ | All ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work | 31.6 | 26.3 | 13.7 | 24.9 |
| Education | 8.1 | 4 | 1.5 | 4.6 |
| Shopping, eating or drinking | 22.4 | 20.8 | 34.8 | 24.7 |
| Visit family/friends or entertainment/leisure | 20.1 | 18.6 | 22.6 | 20 |
| Personal business or other purpose | 6.5 | 8.3 | 19.7 | 10.5 |
| Companion/escort journey | 11.3 | 22.1 | 7.8 | 15.2 |
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