Applicability: Household
Type: Standard variable
Overview
The accommodation type variable has five classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Accommodation type classification
Mnemonic: accommodation_type
Total number of categories: 8
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Detached |
| 2 | Semi-detached |
| 3 | Terraced |
| 4 | In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement |
| 5 | Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits |
| 6 | Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse |
| 7 | In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop |
| 8 | A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure |
Accommodation type classification 7a
Mnemonic: accommodation_type_7a
Total number of categories: 7
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whole house or bungalow: Detached |
| 2 | Whole house or bungalow: Semi-detached |
| 3 | Whole house or bungalow: Terraced |
| 4 | Other: Flat, maisonette or apartment: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement |
| 5 | Other: Flat, maisonette or apartment: Part of a converted or shared house or other building, including bedsits, for example, former school, church or warehouse |
| 6 | Other: Flat, maisonette or apartment: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop |
| 7 | A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure |
Accommodation type classification 5a
Mnemonic: accommodation_type_5a
Total number of categories: 5
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whole house or bungalow: Detached |
| 2 | Whole house or bungalow: Semi-detached |
| 3 | Whole house or bungalow: Terraced |
| 4 | Flat, maisonette or apartment |
| 5 | A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure |
Accommodation type classification 3a
Mnemonic: accommodation_type_3a
Total number of categories: 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whole house or bungalow |
| 2 | Flat, maisonette or apartment |
| 3 | A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure |
Accommodation type classification 2a
Mnemonic: accommodation_type_2a
Total number of categories: 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whole house or bungalow |
| 2 | Flat, maisonette, apartment, caravan or other mobile or temporary structure |