Rural Scotland People, Prosperity and Partnership

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The Condition of Rural Housing

The 1991 Scottish House Condition Survey showed:

• 6.6% of the occupied rural stock fell below the tolerable standard, compared with 4.3% in urban areas

• 18% of rural dwellings had rising or penetrating damp compared to 12% in urban areas

• Average repair costs were almost double the figure for urban areas

• 42% of rural properties needed repairs costing £1,000 or more compared to 29% of urban dwellings

• 36% of rural dwellings were built before 1919 compared to 18% of urban dwellings.