Gateway Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder - asylum seekers and refugees

Aims

To understand the housing market needs, aspirations and number of asylum seekers and to examine the role of particular localities in the housing market in Hull.

Methodology

The research undertook 90 interviews with asylum seekers and refugees in September and October 2005.

Key issues

The research was intended to help the Hull Pathfinder Renewal scheme develop its approach to housing market renewal. The report outlines the characteristics of the respondents [immigration status; gender; nationality; length of time in Hull], asylum and refugee accommodation, desire to stay in Hull or to move, tenure aspirations, employment and qualifications and future aspirations.