Table 1 Descriptive statistics for the BBC subjective well-being scale, n = 23,341

V1. Are you happy with your physical health

2.96

1.014

V2. Are you happy with the quality of your sleep

2.71

1.103

V3. Are you happy with your ability to perform daily living activities

3.29

1.020

V4. Do you feel depressed or anxious

3.46

1.073

V5. Do you feel able to enjoy life

3.17

0.968

V6. Do you feel you have a purpose in life

3.09

1.171

V7. Do you feel optimistic about the future

3.03

1.105

V8. Do you feel in control of your life

2.89

1.062

V9. Do you feel happy with yourself as a person

2.97

1.047

V10. Are you happy with your looks and appearance

2.72

0.976

V11. Do you feel able to live your life the way you want

2.74

1.065

V12. Are you confident in your own opinions and beliefs

3.61

0.980

V13. Do you feel able to do the things you choose to do

3.08

0.974

V14. Do you feel able to grow and develop as a person

3.14

1.065

V15. Are you happy with yourself and your achievements

3.11

1.024

V16. Are you happy with your personal and family life

3.27

1.094

V17. Are you happy with your friendships and personal relationships

3.21

1.031

V18. Are you comfortable about way you relate and connect with others

3.12

1.016

V19. Are you happy with your sex life

2.49

1.258

V20. Are you able to ask someone for help with a problem

2.92

1.150

V21. Are you happy that you have enough money to meet your needs

3.03

1.174

V22.Are you happy with your opportunity for exercise/leisure

3.02

1.137

V23. Are you happy with access to health services

3.54

0.948

V24. Are you happy with your ability to work

3.48

1.045