This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available | Percentage of dwellings failing minimum standard decent homes criteria. |
|---|---|
| Indicator description | |
| Geographical coverage | England |
| Unit of measurement | Percentage (%) |
| Definitions | This indicator uses urban dwellings failing decent homes criteria as an approximation for ‘slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing’ as defined in UN global metadata. Homes failing the current minimum standard are those posing a Category 1 hazard under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). From 2008 the survey is able to provide estimates based on 26 of the 29 hazards, however to maintain consistency and avoid a break in the time series decent homes estimates will be based on 15 hazards. Estimates for the HHSRS in this report not related to Decent Homes are based on 26 hazards. |
| Calculations | No calculations were performed in the data acquisition of this indicator as appropriate data was readily available in the final format specified by this indicator. For insight into the details of potential calculations please refer to the original source metadata or source contact. |
| Other information | For more information please see:Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) @ https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/9425/150940.pdfand A Decent Home: Definition and guidance for implementation @ https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/7812/138355.pdf |
| Data last updated | 2018-04-04: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2018-05-31: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |