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• Migration and the allocation of social housing – Professor Richard Dickens (University of Sussex – Economics). July 2011

  The project we propose will examine the allocation of social housing and its links with migrant populations. Specifically we will examine whether there is apparent discrimination in the allocation mechanism and how this might be related to political support for minority parties at the local level. It is a common belief among the white British population that the allocation of social housing is unfair, that preference is given to immigrants. But in spite of the importance of this issue; we have little in the way of accurate quantitative evidence on whether immigrants are more or less likely to be in social housing. In our proposed research we will use the Labour Force Survey to investigate the factors associated with being in social housing.
  Other surveys used: LFS EHS.

• Residualisation of Social Housing in GB – Dr David Manley (University of St Andrews – Geography and Geosciences;). November 2010

  The SEH (along with the Scottish equivalent data) is required to perform an analysis of residualisation in Social Housing in Great Britain. Using a combination of tenure, income and job profiles we wish to analuse the changing composition of the social renting; private renting and owner occupation sectors since 1993.
  Other surveys used: SHES.

• Exploring walking and cycling behaviour in Scotland – Dr Yusak Susilo (University of the West of England – Architecture and Planning). October 2010

  Has been commisioned by NHS Scotland to map datasets that related with walking and cycling behaviour in Scotland overtime. I am planning to use some multivariate stastistical analysis to explore the relationships between individual socio-demographic; built environment factor and cycling and walking behaviour in Scotland.
  Other surveys used: LFS SHES BSA APS SSA HSE NTS Omnibus.

• Rapid Impact Assessment: Housing Benefit Cuts and the Private Rental Market (PRS) – Mr Alex Fenton (University of Cambridge – Land Economy). August 2010

  A range of changes the calculation Housing Benefit paid to private tenants are being brought in from April 2011 onwards. In many cases these will mean reductions in the amounts paid to tenants to meet their rent. This research will model the effect of such reductions on household income; and provide indications of the number; location and characteristics of households who will move below poverty measures as a result. The study will look at the effects of planned changes to the way that Local Housing Allowance / Housing Benefit is calculated. The government's impact assessment shows from administrative data that around two-thirds of LHA/HB claimants in the private rented sector will receive smaller payments; and the study is intended to identify measures which will mitigate or reduce harmful outcomes for claimants and housing markets. Therefore; it will look further at the effects on current claimants; and on the implications for the development of the private rented housing sector. A major part of the former aim will be met by modelling the effects of the changes on the whole budgets of household / benefit units. This will be used to describe the numbers and broad characteristics of households who are likely to be unable to continue to afford their current rented accommodation.
  Other surveys used: FRS HBAI LFS.

• Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion – Tom MacInnes. July 2010

  Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion is an annual report New Policy Institute carries out for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. It containss analysis of statistics relating to low income; unemployment; homelessness and education; among other issues. As well as presenting the data in a clear; understandable form; it also carries some commentary on the policy implications of the findings.
  Other surveys used: BCS FRS HBAI BSA LFS HSE NTS.

• Black Africans in Britain: Integration or segregation? – Dr Lavinia Mitton (University of Kent – SSPSSR). April 2010

  Quantatitive research on Black Africans in Britain involving exploring how useful secondary analysis of existing survey data is in accessing the diversity of Black Africans'experience of integration.
  Other surveys used: LFS GHS.

• Distributional analysis – Mr Ray Rusike. January 2010

  Analysing the distributional impact of indirect tax policy changes. The work relates to supporting the upcoming PBR 2009 and follow up work to Budget 2010 work.
  Other surveys used: EFS Omnibus FRS HBAI.

• English Heritage Project – Mr Michael Gentry. December 2009

  Data will be used to examine the energy performance of Pre-1919 residential dwellings in the UK.
  Other surveys used: BHPS EFS GHS.

• Research – Professor Chris Paris (University of Ulster – School of the Built Envieonment). November 2009

  Ongoing research on second home ownership in the UK and overseas. Currently working on a book to be published by Routledge: Affluence, mobility and second home ownership.

• Early years' policy and health inequalities project – Mr Simon Orange (University of York – YHPHO). October 2009

  The project seeks to examine if and how policies in the early years are likely to contribute to reducing health inequalities, specifically around childhood accidents at home. This dataset is required to provide contextual information around home environment and safety equipment use.
  Other surveys used: GHS.

• Housing Statistics for benchmarking analysis confidential paper – Mr Graham Pearman (University of London School of Economics – Policy and Performance). October 2009

  Provide benchmark analysis for tenant satisfaction for local authorities (confidential paper). The analysis is intended to understand tenant satisfaction in different geographical areas for housing and local authority satisfaction.
  Other surveys used: BHPS GHS.

• Monitoring poverty and social exclusion – Miss Anushree PAREKH. October 2009

  Analysis of trends in low income by various characteristics like family type, age, gender, ethnicity, work status etc. to form an annual report that is released in the public domain.
  Other surveys used: LFS FRS HBAI HSE BHPS NTS EFS APS Omnibus GHS BCS.

• Tyne and Wear SHMA – Ms Lesley McMahon. May 2009

  To conduct a study of the strategic housing markets and assess the level of housing need. This dataset will be used to assess the levels of housing need across the different tenures.

• Older People in Rural Areas – Mr Simon Evans (University of the West of England – Health and Social Care). March 2009

  To inform the development of a questionnaire that forms part of a project entitled Grey and Pleasant Land? In exploration of the connectivity of older people living in rural areas.

• Housing in older people – Miss Sarah Blake (Office for National Statistics – Centre for Demography). March 2009

  Updating data and analysis on housing in older people as part of the ageing and mortality unit at the Office for National Statistics. Interested in different types of housing conditions as well.
  Other surveys used: GHS.

• Background for Shelter research project – Mr Liam Reynolds. March 2009

  We need to profile low-average income private renters to help set weighting for a new survey we are carrying out on them. Also looking for insight into this group for general guidance on our project. Our work focusses on private renters and problems with debt and affordability.
  Other surveys used: GHS.

• PS2237 – Dr Carmel Ramwell (Central Science Laboratory – EBGM). January 2009

  To view the proportion of different housing types (terrace/semi etc) typical in England and assess whether there are any regional differences - to provide supporting data for the parameterisation of a model predicting herbicide concentrations in surface water from residential areas.

• Econometric and other analysis – Mr GIOVANNI RAZZU (University of London School of Economics – Social policy). August 2008

  Mostly econometric analysis to decompose poverty reduction into growth and inequality components following tradironal approached, e.g. world bank and ravalion. This could inform policy to address inequality. Need to look at different datasets to understand what equality information they contain, in terms of strands, e.g. gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age etc and various dimensions, such as health, education, income, social life etc.
  Other surveys used: FRS GHS NTS BSA FACS LFS APS BCS HBAI.

• Study of residential mobility in the UK – Dr Youngha Cho (Oxford Brookes University – Real Estate Management). August 2008

  The survey data are necessary for detailed analysis for writing a research paper which aims to look at the trends of residential mobility in the UK for the last 20 years.

• Model of affordability – Professor Philip Leather (University of Salford – Construction and Property Management). June 2008

  Work to develop a model to estimate affordable housing needs at local level. It is proposed to use the data to identify the relationship between household type and income, looking in particular at newly forming households, households on local authoritiy wiating lists, overcrowded households, and existing households who have moved in the last two years.

• Comparision of owner occupation costs and RSL rents – Mr Chihiro Udagawa (University of Cambridge – Land Economy). June 2008

  To compare the social sector rents with owner occupation consts at lower geographical level across England.

• South Housing Market Assessment – Mr Chris Baker. May 2008

  A sub-regional strategic housing market assessment that analyses trends and survey data to produce a detailed understanding of local housing markets and housing affordability issues within the sub-region. Funding comes from the eight partner Local Authorities, Registered Social Landlords and West Midlands Regional Assembly.

• Determinants of Recycling Behaviour in Northern Ireland – Mr Jose Luis Iparraguirre D'Elia (University of Ulster – OFMDFM). March 2008

  To carry out a structural equation modelling exercise on determinants of recycling behaviour in Northern Ireland between 2002 and 2006.
  Other surveys used: NICHS.

• Mrs Thatcher's Criminological Legacy – Dr Stephen Farrall (University of Sheffield – School of Law). February 2008

  The objective of this scoping project is to allow the applicants to assess the extent to which it would be possible to explore the social, economic and cultural impact of neo-conservative public policy on UK society, especially as these features relate to criminal justice policy. Since the 70s and 80s, the UK has invested in a number of on-going surveys. In addition to this, there are other, non-governmental surveys which exist which provide a basis for the assessment of the direction of changes in social attitudes and experiences over time. There are also a series of one-off surveys too. Taken collectively, what can these surveys tell us about the enduring impact on the UK's criminal justice system of the neo-conservative policies of the 1980s? A key objective of the scoping project is to think through ways of discerning the impact that politics have on the deep trends that drive social change.
  Other surveys used: BSA GHS LFS FRS BCS SCS FES NIFES NCDS.

• Cohesion in crisis – Dr EDWARD FERRARI (University of Sheffield – Town and Regional Planning). February 2008

  To produce some basic custom analyses of household mobility, house value and ethnicity. Need to account for small sample sizes relating to ethnicity will be borne in mind.
  Other surveys used: BHPS.

• Fylde Coast SHMA – Mr Rohit Marwah. November 2007

  The data will be used to inform Fylde Coast SHMA being done for Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Councils.

• Education in Cornwall and IoS – Dr Caroline Hattam (University of Exeter – Marchmont SLIM). August 2007

  As part of an evaluation of Objective One ESF, we are investigating longitudinal datasets that may help identify changes in the socio-economic situation of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
  Other surveys used: LFS APS BCS BSA FRS GHS BHPS LSYPE.

• Academic – Mr Pavan Mehta (Liverpool John Moores University – School of Built and Urban Environment). August 2007

  The data will solely be used for research in urban renewal studies.

• Comparison of russian and british housing – Dr Olga Demidova. April 2007

  I need this dataset for my students to compare russian and british housing surveys.

• Reference – Mr Anuratha Vnekataraman (University of Warwick – Sociology). March 2007

  Research for study and aquiring knowledge in my studies pertaining to sick pay and its ramifications on corporate policy.

• Reference – Mr Anuratha Vnekataraman (University of Warwick – Sociology). February 2007

  Research for study and aquiring knowledge in my studies pertaining to sick pay and its ramifications on corporate policy.
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• Reference – Mr Anuratha Vnekataraman (University of Warwick – Sociology). February 2007

  Research for study and acquiring knowledge in my studies pertaining to sick pay and it's ramifications on corporate policy.
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• Reference – Mr Anuratha Vnekataraman (University of Warwick – Sociology). February 2007

  Research for study and aquiring knowledge in my studies pertaining to sick pay and its ramifications on corporate policy.
  Other surveys used: Omnibus EFS GHS.

• Teaching quantitative methods – Dr Paul Norman (University of Leeds – School of Geography). October 2006

  Various datasets will be used as exemplars during the teaching of quantitative research methods to Masters and PhD students at the School of Geography, University of Leeds.
  Other surveys used: LFS BCS HSE GHS.

• Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors – Mrs Lynne Mitchell (Oxford Brookes University – Architecture). October 2006

  I am currently working on a project called I'DGO (Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors) which is looking at how the outdoor environment could be designed to improve older people's quality of life. Our 200 participants, aged 65 and above, have been asked how satisfied they are with their local neighbourhood as a place to live and it would be very useful to compare their responses with those of the respondents of the Survey of English Housing.

• Ethnic diversity and dynamics in the housing market – Dr Mark Ramsden (University of King's College London – Geography). August 2006

  The project examines housing trajectories of different ethnic groups in England. One aim of the project is to explore the housing profiles of different ethnic groups using quantitative data.
  Other surveys used: Household SAR BHPS.

• Housing demand estimation – Dr Lars Nesheim (University College London – Economics). August 2006

  To study the evolution of demand for housing and mortgage credit in the uk.

• Scottish survey statistics – Dr Michael Rosie (University of Edinburgh – Sociology). July 2006

  Survey statistics on Scottish society.
  Other surveys used: NILTS BSA LFS SHES GHS Omnibus.

• Measuring homelessness in the UK – Ms Emma Davidson (Heriot-Watt University – Urban Studies). July 2006

  I am currently producing an article on the measurement of homelessness in the UK. Outwith statutory data collection (by Scottish Executive/DCLG), I wish to examine national survey data on the extent of homelessness. In the SHS in particular I am interested in the questions relating to how households respond to homelessness and who they seek for help.

• Worcestershire Economic Assessment – Mr Stephen Russell. April 2006

  The Worcestershire Economic Assessment is an annual document which analyses current trends and developments in Worcestershire's economy and labour market. The aim of the assessment is to aid those involved in decision-making and policy formation. It has been designed to provide reliable evidence on which to base strategies for those organisations involved in economic development, strategic planning, training and learning and skills. The success of previous Economic Assessments highlights the need for good quality local labour market and economic information. The assessment is an analysis of current trends and developments in Worcestershire's economy and contains a wealth of information to provide an overview of recent national economic policy in order to establish a framework for, and give meaning to, development in the county. The necessity for substantial, coherent information for policy development is clear. The data will be analysed and summarised in research reports, presentations and briefings. The purpose of the research is to ensure the council has the best analysis and evidence base possible to inform their decisions. Analysis will inform policy across numerous areas including planning, economic development, transport, social inclusion.
  Other surveys used: LFS APS FRS BCS Vital Statistics Household SAR.

• Financial Exclusion Amongst Social Housing Tenants – Mr George Marshall. April 2006

  We want to inform a campaign by the National Housing Federation on the incidence of financial exclusion among social housing tenants, what form it takes - i.e. what financial services tenants do and do not take up, what households it particularly impacts on, trends, etc.
  Other surveys used: FRS EFS HSE.

• Academic research into geography of social attitudes – Professor John Mohan (University of Southampton – Sociology and Social Policy). January 2006

  This is in connection with a project to investigate variations in attitudes to welfare services between places.
  Other surveys used: BSA GHS HSE BCS.

• Research project - Low Cost Home Ownership – Dr Youngha Cho (Oxford Brookes University – Department of Real Estate Management). January 2006

  Internal Quality Research Funding within the University.
  Other surveys used: EFS FRS.

• Mortgage Interest Deductibility in the UK – Dr Gwilym Pryce (University of Glasgow – Urban Studies). May 2005

  Mortgage interest tax deductibility is needed to treat debt and equity financing of homes equally. Countries that limit deductibility create a debt tax penalty that presumably leads to less debt financing and more equity financing, and how financing shifts affects both the tax revenue raised by the limitation and the impact on housing demand. Measuring the financing response to a shift from full to zero interest deductibility requires estimating borrower behavior with a dataset where borrowers face different penalties, using the estimates to extrapolate what debt usage would be with no tax penalty (full deductibility) and with a full tax penalty (no deductibility) and computing the difference. This computation is complicated by the fact that lenders restrict mortgage debt to the value of the house (or slightly less) being financed. Not taking this restriction into account will overstate some borrowers debt usage with full deductibility and thus the aggregate borrower response to removal of the mortgage interest deduction. Using data from 86,000 UK loans, we provide estimates of this overstatement and thus an unbiased estimate of the impact of removal of mortgage interest deductibility on debt usage.

• The dynamics of commuting behaviour – Dr Joyce Dargay (University of Oxford – Transport Studies Unit). May 2005

  This study will analyse the factors determing commuting patterns and changes in commuting over time for various types of individuals. It will be based on a model that considers cummuting in the context of the joint decision regarding workplace and residential location.
  Other surveys used: LFS BHPS.

• Analysis of he survey of English housing – Professor Philip Leather (University of Birmingham – Centre for Urban and Regional Studies). December 2004

  Unfunded research into mobility by tenure.