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Housing Demolitions and hazards

Information on the number of dwellings demolished and on houses in multiple occupation and the condition of residential properties assessed by local authorities under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

The HHSRS replaced the previous fitness standard in June 2006, moving the focus from property condition to the health and safety of the occupiers. The assessed risks are scored on a scale in which greatest risks are classed as Category 1 hazards and the lesser risks are classed as Category 2 hazards.

The information on demolitions and hazards provided by local authorities was reviewed during 2009 and following consultation changes were introduced to the data items collected.

Data on housing demolitions, housing hazards and HMOs is collected from local authorities on an annual basis.

Statistical headlines, releases and bulletins

Housing demolitions and hazards, 2011-12

Datasets

Detailed datasets are available on the StatsWales website.

Other sources of information

Demolitions

Communities and Local Government website: Net supply of housing in England: 2009 to 2010 (external link)

Scottish Government website: Conversions and Demolitions (external link)

Department for Social Development website: Northern Ireland Housing Statistics (external link)

Hazards

Communities and Local Government website: Hazards statistics for England (external link)

HHSRS does not apply to Scotland or Northern Ireland

If you are unable to find the exact information required please e-mail stats.housing@wales.gsi.gov.uk

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