Statistics Norway

Survey of level of living, housing conditions

2 Housing environment for persons, by age. 2007. Per cent
  All 16-24 years 25-44 years 45-66 years 67 years and over
Percentage who          
Got own garden or privat property 76 68 73 84 72
Got access to a safe playground and area for recreation 57 55 58 60 51
Have access to a nearby area for a recreational walk 80 76 79 82 79
Live in a trafficked area not suitable for children. 35 33 35 34 40
Live near frequently going public transport 38 45 43 35 29
Are subjected to noise nuisance from road traffic in dwelling 6 6 8 5 4
Are subjected to noise nuisance from air traffic in dwelling 5 3 6 6 3
Are subjected to noise nuisances from industrial activity 5 5 6 4 2
Are subjected to noise nuisances from neighbours 5 6 7 3 2
Have got problems sleeping because of noise nuisances 5 4 7 5 1
Are bothered by smell/exhaust from road traffic 6 4 7 6 4
Are bothered by air pollution from industrial activity and the like 4 5 5 4 3
Have lived in this dwelling for a minimum of ten years 46 33 20 65 76
Number of respondents - Survey of level of living cross section 3 212  465 1 192 1 099  456

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