life starts at 50: older singletons are the most prolific daters

By Christine Emelone
Published 9th Feb 2022, 13:11 BST
Updated 9th Feb 2022, 13:12 BST

Older singletons are really into dating

Older singletons are the nation’s serial daters, with those aged 55+ averaging more dates per month than anyone else, according to new research.

Casual drinks at the bar is the most preferred dating location, new data showsCasual drinks at the bar is the most preferred dating location, new data shows
Casual drinks at the bar is the most preferred dating location, new data shows

The Topgolf study takes a look at the dating attitudes of Brits, finding elder daters attend 4.5 dates per month – more than any other age group. And, a quarter of people in the oldest age bracket (24%) go on as many as 2-3 dates each week, compared to just 15% of those aged 25-34.

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Cheekiness also seemingly grows with age, as just under one in ten people aged 55+ (9%) hope to win a kiss during a competitive activity like mini golf or bowling, with 4% hoping for even more – wagering a trip home with their date.

Brits' favourite dating locations:

  1. A bar 55%
  2. A restaurant 49%
  3. Going for a coffee 33%
  4. A picnic/ going for a walk 31%
  5. Cinema 18%
  6. Bowling 11%
  7. Netflix and chill 7%

Brits' worst dating locations:

  1. Exercise class 32%
  2. Dance class 25%
  3. Escape room 24%
  4. High ropes/ zip wire 20%
  5. Rock-climbing 19%
  6. Netflix and chill 13%
  7. Board games 12%

A spokesperson for Topgolf, said: “Good on the over 55s for putting themselves out there more than anyone else. The dating world can be a tricky one, but their persistence should hopefully pay off!