Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Survey of English Housing, 2005-2006

Variable Details

Variablewhym4
LabelReasons why hoh moved
Question text Here are some reasons why people move. Can you tell me why you (HRP) moved last time? Response 4
Responses
1 To move to a better neighbourhood/more pleasant area 5
2 Job related reasons 2
3 Wanted larger house/flat or one which was better in some oth 3
4 Wanted smaller or cheaper house/flat 2
5 Could not afford mortgage payments/rent on previous house/fl 1
6 Divorce/separation 1
7 Marriage/began living together 3
8 Other family/personal reasons 11
9 Wanted to buy 6
10 Wanted own home/to live independently 18
11 Landlord required tenant to move out/had to leave tied accom 1
12 So my children can get into a better school 12
13 Other reason 8
-9 Don't know (99) 0
-8 Refusal (98) 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 10816
-1 Item not applicable 19005
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSurvey of English Housing, 2005-2006
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD P. 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).