Table 1

Housing situation measures (weighted, restricted to those valid for all cases)

n%
Tenure
 Owned outright331434.55
 Owned with mortgage368238.38
 Social rent148415.47
 Private rent111411.61
Housing payment burden
 Yes4334.51
 No916095.49
Housing payment arrears
 Yes6797.08
 No891492.92
Receiving housing benefit
 Yes131913.75
 No827486.25
Home has central heating
 Yes906194.45
 No5325.55
Adequate heating
 Yes902694.09
 No5675.91
Overcrowding
 Yes9559.96
 No863890.04
Dwelling type
 Detached241725.2
 Semidetached310132.32
 Terrace273828.54
 Flat125413.07
 Other840.87
Prefer to move home
 Yes339335.37
 No620064.63
Expect to move in the next 12 months
 Yes110111.48
 No849288.52
  • Housing payment burden: Housing costs account for over one-third of net household income, net household income is below 60% of sample median household income.

  • Housing payment arrears: In the last 12 months, have you ever found yourself behind with your rent/mortgage?

  • Adequate heating: In winter, are you able to keep this accommodation warm enough?

  • Overcrowding: Sufficient bedrooms per person/couple.