The last Private Sector House Condition Survey of Bournemouth was carried out for the Council in 2003 by David Adamson & Partners Ltd.

The survey found that 86% of dwellings met the requirements of the Decent Homes Standard. Read the executive summary (1.2Mb) PDF

The full survey report can be read below:

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Table of Contents (26Kb) PDF

1. Introduction
2. Survey Method and Response
3. Measurement of Housing Conditions
4. Private Sector Housing Stock
5. Private Sector Households and Population (576Kb) PDF

6. Housing Conditions – An Overview
7. Non Decent Homes – Dwelling Unfitness (147Kb) PDF

 
8. Non Decent Homes – Housing Disrepair
9. Non Decent Homes – Amenity and Facility
10. Home Energy Efficiency (147KB) PDF

11. Summary of Decent Homes Performance
12. Household Circumstances and Attitudes (159KB) PDF

13. Houses in Multiple Occupation (29Kb) PDF

14. Housing Investment Needs and Emerging Issues
15. Conclusions and Recommendations (25Kb) PDF