The report provides evidence on the age distribution and characteristics of people in social rented housing:

A comparison is made between the size of the social rented sector in London and the rest of England. The proportion of social rented stock with overcrowding, the proportion meeting the Decent Homes Standard, and levels of tenant’s satisfaction with their property are discussed.

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister commissioned the University of Cambridge to provide a detailed description of who lives in social rented housing, to build up a national picture of flows into and out of the sector, and to predict patterns of likely future demand for social housing.

It aims to identify some of the implications for the future role of the social housing sector and the development of policy.

The study was based on a review existing data on the role of the social sector, including data from the 2001-2003 Survey of English Housing.

This analysis was complemented by six case studies carried out in contrasting local areas to explore the implications for management and resources facing social landlords.

Three main groups that are likely to demand social rented housing in the future are highlighted:

The characteristics of those entering and leaving the sector are identified, and of those that would like to leave but are unable to do so.

The implications of these findings for the management of the social sector are discussed, emphasising managing the sector to meet the needs of disadvantaged client groups.

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01/01/2007

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