Housing characteristics at the dwelling level, in England and Wales. Characteristics include dwelling occupancy, shared dwellings, accommodation type, tenure, central heating type and number of bedrooms. We also compare with the 2011 Census, where appropriate.

Publications

  • Housing in England and Wales: 2021 compared with 2011

    Housing characteristics at the dwelling level, in England and Wales. Characteristics include dwelling occupancy, shared dwellings, accommodation type, tenure, central heating type and number of bedrooms. We also compare with the 2011 Census, where appropriate.

Data

  • Number of dwellings by housing characteristics in England and Wales

    The number of dwellings by dwelling occupancy, shared dwellings, accommodation type, tenure, central heating type and number of bedrooms. Data are available at country, region, local authority, Middle layer Super Output Area and Lower layer Super Output Area in England and Wales, where possible.

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  • meet identified user needs
  • are well explained and readily accessible
  • are produced according to sound methods
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Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed.