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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English Housing Survey, 2008: Housing Stock Data

Variable Details

VariableWhInform
LabelWhy is person living here
Responses
1 their home and have no plans to move 278
2 living here temporarily while looking for work 5
3 would like to buy or rent but can t afford it at the moment 121
4 looking to buy or rent something affordable 30
5 soon moving into own accommodation 19
6 going to college or going travelling on extended holiday 1
7 au pair, or carer for another household member 17
8 is being cared for by parent(s) 25
9 buying renting property together with householder 4
10 other reason 36
-9 does not apply 17764
-8 no answer 114
Sysmiss 21651
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish Housing Survey, 2008: Housing Stock Data
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