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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Survey of English Housing, 2004-2005

Variable Details

Variablewhym1
LabelReasons why hrp moved
Question text Here are some reasons why people move. Can you tell me why you (HRP) moved last time? Response 1
Responses
1 To move to a better neighbourhood/more pleasant area 148
2 Job related reasons 264
3 Wanted larger house/flat or one which was better in some oth 168
4 Wanted smaller or cheaper house/flat 38
5 Could not afford mortgage payments/rent on previous house/fl 14
6 Divorce/separation 98
7 Marriage/began living together 62
8 Other family/personal reasons 99
9 Wanted to buy 9
10 Wanted own home/to live independently 98
11 Landlord required tenant to move out/had to leave tied accom 94
12 Other reason 198
-9 Don't know (99) 9
-8 Refusal (98) 1
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
-1 Item not applicable 684
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSurvey of English Housing, 2004-2005
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD I. USE CODE '11' IF THE HRP HAD TO MOVE FROM ACCOMMODATION WHICH WENT WITH A JOB, EVEN IF THIS WAS SOMEONE ELSE'S JOB. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
UniversePrivate households and privately renting tenancy groups in England;Households;Housing;Tenants;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study conducted annually from 1993/1994-2007/2008. The SEH was replaced by the EHS from 2008 (see Abstract section for details).
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