Action area: increase the supply of affordable homes Indicator Why is this indicator relevant?
What is the indicator showing?
% respondents satisfied with cost and availability of housing % respondents who think there is a health and safety risk in their home These indicators measure housing affordability, availability of suitable homes to buy or rent and the state of homes in terms of health and safety risks. These risks can include poor heating, insulation, electrical safety, slip and trip hazards, security, disrepair and damp/mould growth.
% respondents satisfied with cost and availability of housing This indicator was 43% in 2010, an improvement since 2007 when only 32% were satisfied, and is the highest level since 2005. This improvement may reflect the economic downturn and the fall in house prices. There is now little difference between areas of deprivation and the rest of the city for this indicator as more social housing is available. Satisfaction was lowest in Clifton and Clifton East (below 33%) and highest in Whitchurch Park where 51% of residents were satisfied. Equalities analysis indicated 48% of older people were satisfied, but there was little variation amongst the other equalities groups. Neighbourhood Partnership areas: % respondents satisfied with cost and availability of housing Cabot, Clifton and Clifton East Hengrove and Stockwood Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Horfield and Lockleaze Avonmouth and Kingsweston Henbury and Southmead Brislington East and Brislington West Ashley, Easton and Lawrence Hill St George East and St George West Bedminster and Southville Eastville, Hillfields and Frome Vale Bishopsworth, Hartcliffe and Whitchurch Park Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-onFilwood, Knowle and Windmill Hill
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% respondents who think there is a health and safety risks in their home For the past two years an additional question has been asked in the survey about the existence of any health and safety risks in the home. In 2010, 31% said they had a „risk‟ and this indicated a deterioration as 24% had a health and safety risk in 2009. More residents in the central neighbourhoods of Cabot/Clifton/Clifton East and Ashley/Easton/Lawrence Hill had health and safety risks in their homes (at least 38%). Variation across equalities groups indicated Black and minority ethnic groups perceived more risks, at 48%, as did people of Muslim faith, at 51%.
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