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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

National Child Development Study: Sweep 9, 2013

Variable Details

VariableN9HOMEG
LabelMain reason moved out of address
Question text What was the main reason you [moved out of that address/stopped that period of living abroad]?
Responses
1 Wanted to buy 125
2 Wanted larger home 177
3 Wanted smaller home 182
4 Wanted better home 153
5 Job changed/to be nearer work 213
6 Moved for health reasons 65
7 Moved to better area 148
8 For children's education 22
9 Wanted place of own 58
10 Due to a relationship breakdown 256
11 Due to a new relationship 165
12 Moved in with friends or family 57
13 To be nearer relatives 88
14 Home too expensive 105
15 Problems with neighbours 16
16 Evicted/ home repossessed 16
17 Tenancy expired/landlord sold property 74
18 Moved/ returned from abroad 127
19 CM wanted a change 10
20 Development project/investment 15
21 Inheritance 8
22 It was temporary accommodation 24
23 Wanted/was offered a local auth. home 8
24 Other reason 219
-9 Refused 33
-8 Don't know 2
-1 Not applicable 123
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationNational Child Development Study: Sweep 9, 2013
Interviewer InstructionsDO NOT READ OUT Please enter one answer only
UniverseLocation of units of observation: National;Population: Adults in Great Britain born in one particular week in 1958 (NCDS9 respondents aged 55).
SamplingNo sampling (total universe)
Study TypeLongitudinal/panel/cohort
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