• In 2006, 37 per cent of dwellings bought in the UK cost more than £200,000, while 15 per cent cost less than £100,000. (Figure 10.16)
• Between 1971 and 2006 the number of dwellings in Great Britain rose from 18.8 to 25.7 million, while the number of households rose from 18.6 to 24.3 million. (Page 136)
• In 2005, 9 per cent of all new dwellings in England were built in flood risk areas and 80 per cent of the land used had been previously developed. (Page 137)
• In 2006/07, 47 per cent of new dwellings completed in England were flats, compared with 16 per cent in 1996/97 and 26 per cent in 1991/92. (Table 10.3) Latest information on housing
• Between 1981 and 2006, the number of owner-occupied dwellings in the UK increased by 49 per cent to reach 18.5 million. (Figure 10.4)
• In 2006/07, 89 per cent of owner-occupiers in England were satisfied with their area, compared with 80 per cent of those renting from the social sector. (Page 144)
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