HL Deb 18 March 1980 vol 407 c205WA
Lord HYLTON

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What were the percentages of dwellings (a) owner occupied, and (b) rented from (i) local authorities, (ii) housing associations and (iii) other owners, at the most recent date for which figures are available.

The PARLIAMENTARY UNDERSECRETARY of STATE, DEPARTMENT of the ENVIRONMENT (Lord Bellwin)

Following are the provisional estimates for 1979:

Stock of Dwellings by Tenure
England: December 1979
Percentage
Owner occupied … … … … 56
Rented from:
Local authorities and new towns … 30
Rented from:
Housing associations(1) … … 2
Other owners(2) … … … … 12

(1) Owned by housing associations for letting on a fair rent basis.

(2) Including dwellings rented from private owners, rented with farm or business premises or by virtue of employment.