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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableGoodLiv1
LabelThings people might think makes somewhere a good place to live, choose one: Q235
Question text Here are some things people might think makes somewhere a good place to live. If you had to choose one item from this list, what would it be?
Responses
-2 Skip, gaelic sample 0
1 Quiet and peaceful 588
2 Attractive surroundings 119
3 Lots of trees and greenery 64
4 Easy to get around local area without a car 93
5 Good public transport links to other areas 68
6 Local green and open spaces (eg parks, woods or beaches) 92
7 Good quality affordable housing 70
8 Availability of good jobs in the local area 46
9 Availability of local services and amenities(eg GPs, shops) 112
10 Good places for recreation and exercise 15
11 Low levels of traffic 12
12 Good places for children to play 68
13 Clean streets 13
14 Pavements and footpaths in good condition 6
15 Strong sense of community spirit 89
16 Other (WRITE IN) 24
17 (None of these) 2
98 Don't know 1
99 Not answered 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsCARD B1. CODE ONE ONLY.
UniversePersons aged 18 years and over resident in Scotland, including north of the Great Glen.;Scottish Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. Data are collected annually.
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