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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English Housing Survey, 2009: Housing Stock Data

Variable Details

VariableWhInform
LabelWhy is person living here
Responses
1 their home and have no plans to move 1291
2 living here temporarily while looking for work 33
3 would like to buy or rent but can t afford it at the moment 648
4 looking to buy or rent something affordable 115
5 soon moving into own accommodation 101
6 going to college or going travelling on extended holiday 74
7 au pair, or carer for another household member 28
8 is being cared for by parent(s) 296
9 buying renting property together with householder 31
10 other reason 202
-9 does not apply 34268
-8 no answer 151
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish Housing Survey, 2009: Housing Stock Data
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