Report into the housing preferences of older people published
Housing LIN in partnership with Ipsos and with funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has published a report entitled: ‘Older People’s Housing Preferences’.
Based on a representative survey of over 5,500 UK adults aged 50 and over, the research documents the housing preferences of older adults, their likelihood of moving in later life, and the role housing plays in supporting the health and well-being of an ageing population.
Jeremy Porteus, Chief Executive, Housing LIN, says:
“The publication of this report, with the richness and detail of the findings, provides statistically robust data and evidence about older people’s housing preferences to inform national and local policy making and offers a fresh perspective in terms of planning for the future housing supply required for an ageing population, based on what older people have told us.”
Stephen Finlay, Research Director at Ipsos, says of the report:
“It highlights the importance of “ageing in place” but also the need for diverse housing options that cater to older people’s evolving requirements. It underscores the importance of age-appropriate adaptations, affordable housing and community integration, offering policymakers and sector specialists crucial insights to support strategic planning and delivery of suitable housing solutions for older adults.”
You can read the report here: https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/Support_materials/Reports/HLIN_Ipsos-Older-Peoples-Housing-Preferences_Report.pdf