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Occupied/second home/vacant dwelling indicator

  • Mnemonic reference

    VSHDUK

  • Applicability

    All dwellings

Definition

This variable provides information as to whether the dwelling is occupied, is a second home or is vacant. On the final output database it applies to all dwellings. For an unshared dwelling it repeats the information given by SIZHUK and VSHHUK for the household.

Classification

Total number of categories 4

Code Name
1 Fully occupied dwelling
2 Partially occupied dwelling
3 Second/holiday home
4 Vacant dwelling