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

Men vs Women Home factors that contribute to positive mental health, well-being, ‘spark joy’ Total UK homeowners/ renters Male Female Difference +/- Female vs Male Have a garden/ outside space that appeals to me (well maintained, flowers planted etc.) 58% 52% 63% +11% Feeling safe (well secured locks, etc.) 57% 52% 63% +11% Having nice neighbours (friendly, not too loud, etc.) 55% 50% 60% +10% Having good natural light/ large windows 53% 46% 59% +13% Not experiencing night time disturbances no noise) 52% 51% 53% +2% Having nearby green spaces (parks, fields) 50% 48% 52% +4% Have a comfortable temperature (not drafty/ overheated) 48% 43% 52% +9% Having an organised home (tidy) 44% 37% 50% +13% Having nice views (trees, countryside, water, cityscape) 43% 41% 45% +4% low noise pollution (away from a busy road) 38% 38% 37% -1% Good quality of air (not too polluted) 37% 36% 39% +3% Having lots of storage (garage, attic, etc.) 37% 34% 40% +6% Having personal trinkets (sentimental items, photographs, etc.) 32% 25% 39% +14% Having appealing smells (incense, candles, etc.) 23% 17% 28% +11% Having unique features (e.g. fireplace) 19% 17% 21% +4% Not applicable - nothing in particular in my home 8% 10% 6% -4% Other 2% 2% 1% Don't know 3% 4% 3% Sample size: 1959 933 1026