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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

English Housing Survey, 2011-2012: Household Data

Variable Details

Variablemainr1
LabelMain reason HRP moved
Responses
1 to move to a better neighbourhood/more pleasant area 100
2 job related reasons 47
3 wanted a larger house/flat 112
4 wanted a smaller house/flat 24
5 wanted a cheaper house/flat 34
6 couldn't afford mortgage/rent on previous house/flat 15
7 divorce/separation 31
8 marriage/began living together 39
9 other family/personal reasons 67
10 wanted to buy 72
11 wanted own home/to live independently 62
12 landlord asked me to leave/gave me notice 19
13 previous accommodation was in poor condition 27
14 so my child(ren) could get into a better school 12
15 previous accommodation was unsuitable 42
16 didn't get on with the landlord 2
17 some other reason 58
-9 does not apply 13066
-8 no answer 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationEnglish Housing Survey, 2011-2012: Household Data
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