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Provides results of four surveys covering the differences between the UK housing stocks
List of contents
Executive summary 1. Introduction 1.1. The national housing surveys 1.2. Reference date for the report 1.3. Vacant dwellings 1.4. International comparisons with the housing stock of the United Kingdom 1.5. Typology of housing in the UK 2. Profile of the UK housing stock 2.1. Distribution of occupied housing in the UK 2.2. Tenure profile of housing in the UK 2.3. Other key dwelling descriptors 2.4. Amenities and mains services
2.5 Number of habitable rooms 2.6. Attics and basements 2.7. Porches and conservatories 2.8. Construction type and materials used 2.9. Space and water heating systems 2.10. Insulation 3. Dwelling Conditions in the UK 3.1. Damp 3.2. Age of kitchen and bathroom amenities 3.3. Electrical systems 3.4. Age of windows 3.5. Age of roof cover 3.6. Structural defects 3.7. Secure windows and doors 3.8. Burglar alarms 3.9. Liveability/problems in local area 3.10. Energy Efficiency (SAP) rating 3.11. Fuel Poverty 3.12. Housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) 3.13. Disrepair 4. The Cost of Poor Housing in the UK 4.1. Defining poor housing 4.2. What costs should be included? 4.3. The total cost of poor housing in the UK 5. Conclusions and recommendations 6. References Appendix A
Summary
Provides results of four surveys covering the differences between the UK housing stocks
