Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Survey of English Housing, 2007-2008

Variable Details

Variablewhym7
LabelReasons why HRP moved 7
Question text Here are some reasons why people move. Can you tell me why you (HRP) moved last time? Response 7
Responses
1 To move to a better neighbourhood/more pleasant area 0
2 Job related reasons 0
3 Wanted larger house/flat or one which was better in some oth 0
4 Wanted smaller or cheaper house/flat 0
5 Could not afford mortgage payments/rent on previous house/fl 0
6 Divorce/separation 0
7 Marriage/began living together 0
8 Other family/personal reasons 0
9 Wanted to buy 0
10 Wanted own home/to live independently 0
11 Landlord required tenant to move out/had to leave tied accom 0
12 So my children can get into a better school 0
13 Other reason 0
-9 Don't know (99) 0
-8 Refusal (98) 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 0
-1 Item not applicable 1870
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationSurvey of English Housing, 2007-2008
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).