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Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The purpose of this study was to establish the household characteristics of tenants living in different types of accommodation and also their level of satisfaction with the accommodation and the neighbourhood.Main Topics:Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions Estate, type and age of accommodation, name in which tenancy held, household type, date of and reasons for move, previous place of residence (distance away, tenure and length of residence), satisfaction with previous accommodation. Date respondent first became a council tenant, length of time on waiting list, particular type of accommodation or area specified (reasons), attempts made to rent or buy privately (outcome). Satisfaction with present accommodation and neighbourhood, suggested improvements. Weekly rent and respondent's opinion of rent, rebates received, knowledge of and attitudes to rebate scheme, whether interested in buying present accommodation (reasons), whether transfer from Liverpool Corporation ever requested, reasons for desire to move and choice of new area (outcome). Journey to work (time, method, cost, distance), whether local jobs available for women, attitude to moving for work (reasons), number of accommodation offers made before acceptance of present place, satisfaction with number of offers made and with the council as landlord (reasons). Suggested changes in Corporation housing management. Opinion on type of people council housing caters for and who obtains housing. Satisfaction with local provision of shops, pubs, community/youth centres, churches, playgrounds and nursery schools. Satisfaction of children and teenagers with area, proximity of friends and relatives, satisfaction with degree of social contact on estate, changes in life style since living on estate. Whether better or worse off financially, and/or socially in terms of housing amenities, area amenities, jobs and schools. Criticism of life in area, steps...