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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000

Variable Details

Variablewhymove2
LabelMC: Main reasons for intending to move
Question text What are the main reasons for you intending to move? Response 2.
Responses
1 Want to buy 15
2 Want larger home 98
3 Want better home 238
4 Need cheaper home 20
5 Job change/nearer work 60
6 Spouse or partner job change 18
7 To be nearer relative(s) 28
8 Can no longer afford it 8
9 Evicted/repossessed 0
10 Relationship breakdown 13
11 New relationship 21
12 Move to better area 199
13 For childrens education 50
14 Just want change 76
15 Want place of own 29
16 Problem with neighbours 31
17 Other 68
Sysmiss 10447
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 6, 1999-2000
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD C.
UniverseAdults in Great Britain born in one particular week in 1958 (NCDS respondents were aged 41-42 at the time of NCDS6).;National
SamplingNo sampling (total universe);See documentation for further details.
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort
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