The HomeOwner Survey 2019 - Concerns, trends and how we feel about our homes

homeowners vs renters Home factors that contribute to positive mental health, well-being, ‘spark joy’ Total UK homeowners /renters homeowners renters Difference +/- owners renters Have a garden/ outside space that appeals to me (well maintained, flowers planted) 58% 64% 45% +19% Feeling safe (well secured locks and windows) 57% 60% 52% +8% Nice neighbours (friendly, not too loud) 55% 62% 42% +20% Having good natural light/ large windows 53% 56% 46% +10% Not experiencing night time disturbances (no noise) 52% 57% 41% +16% Having nearby green spaces (parks, fields) 50% 51% 47% +4% Have a comfortable temperature (not drafty/ overheated) 48% 51% 42% +9% Having an organised home (tidy) 44% 45% 41% +4% Having nice views (trees, countryside, water, cityscape) 43% 44% 40% +4% Low noise pollution (away from a busy road) 38% 41% 31% +10% Good quality of air (not too polluted) 37% 40% 33% +7% Having lots of storage (garage, attic) 37% 39% 32% +7% Having personal trinkets (sentimental items, photographs) 32% 32% 33% -1% Having appealing smells (incense, candles) 23% 19% 31% -12% Having unique features (e.g. fireplace) 19% 20% 16% +4% Not applicable - nothing in particular in my home 8% 5% 14% -9% Don't know 3% 2% 5% Other 2% 2% 2% Sample size: 1959 1337 622