UK owner occupation charts
Series: Halifax Press Release ; 19 November 2004 (6)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: New research from Halifax shows that the highest level of owner occupation in the UK is to be found in the local authority of Castle Point in Essex, where 89% of all households are homeowners - well above the UK average of 70%. The lowest rates of owner occupation are to be found in central London - in the borough of Tower Hamlets only 29% of householders are owner occupiers. High owner occupation rates are usually a sign of prosperity and this is generally reflected in lower unemployment rates, higher earnings and higher house prices in these areas. The full report can be viewed on the website. http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/ResearchReleases.as p| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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New research from Halifax shows that the highest level of owner occupation in the UK is to be found in the local authority of Castle Point in Essex, where 89% of all households are homeowners - well above the UK average of 70%. The lowest rates of owner occupation are to be found in central London - in the borough of Tower Hamlets only 29% of householders are owner occupiers. High owner occupation rates are usually a sign of prosperity and this is generally reflected in lower unemployment rates, higher earnings and higher house prices in these areas. The full report can be viewed on the website. http://www.hbosplc.com/economy/ResearchReleases.as p