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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Continuous Household Survey, 1983

Variable Details

Variablehq48a
LabelMain reason
Responses
-3 refused 0
-2 missing 6
-1 dont know 0
0 2552
1 financial reasons 8
2 better house/amenities 51
3 redevelopment 25
4 given notice 3
5 near friends/family 17
6 troubles,intimidation 7
7 new job/business 7
8 better surroundings 58
9 transfer,job 9
10 education 3
11 flat to house 7
12 marriage reasons 7
13 bigger house 49
14 smaller house 35
15 health reasons 17
16 to own not rent 23
17 marriage breakdown 2
18 unhappy-present accom 29
19 awaiting rehousing 4
20 move already arranged 7
21 other 14
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationContinuous Household Survey, 1983
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