Scottish Household Survey Key Findings

23 Over three-quarters (78 per cent) of adults felt a very or fairly strong sense of belonging to their neighbourhood. This differed across the different housing sectors. Among owner occupiers, 84% reported that they felt a very or fairly strong sense of belonging, while the equivalent number in the social rented sector was 73%. In the private rented sector, only 59% reported that they felt a very or fairly strong sense of belonging. Similarly, people living in less deprived areas were more likely to report a strong sense of belonging than those is more deprived areas. 0.00 0.24 0.48 0.72 0.96 1.20 Sense of Belonging to Neighbourhood Owner occupier Private rent Social sector 17% 27% 41% 84% 73% 59% Older people and women were more likely to report a strong sense of belonging to their neighbourhood Neighbourhoods and Communities Scottish Household Survey Key findings Help Shape Scotland