Glossary:Severe housing deprivation rate

From Statistics Explained

Severe housing deprivation rate is defined as the percentage of population living in the dwelling which is considered as overcrowded, while also exhibiting at least one of the housing deprivation measures.

Housing deprivation is a measure of poor amenities and is calculated by referring to those households with a leaking roof, no bath/shower and no indoor toilet, or a dwelling considered too dark.

Related indicators

• Housing cost overburden rate 
  
• Overcrowding rate 
  

Statistical data

• Housing statistics