Definition: Housing problems
Social statistics
Data on a number of housing problems can be obtained from the European Community Household Panel: shortage of space ; noise from neighbours or outside ; too dark ; lack of adequate heating facilities ; leaky roof ; damp walls, floors, foundation etc ; rot in window frames or floors ; pollution, grime or other environmental problems caused by traffic or industry ; vandalism or crime in the area. One of the most common indicators is the percentage of households that report three or more of these problems.
Source:
Eurostat, "European Community Household Panel (ECHP) - Selected indicators from the 1995 wave", Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg, 1999
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