Guidance
Appendix 3: SNOMED codes
Published 1 October 2026
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Relevant SNOMED codes and descriptions capturing people experiencing homelessness in primary care data
| SNOMED code | SNOMED description |
|---|---|
| 32911000 | Homeless |
| 160700001 | Homeless single person |
| 266935003 | Housing lack |
| 266940006 | Lives in squat |
| 65421000 | Lives in tent |
| 224228000 | Living rough |
| 224226001 | No fixed abode |
| 224232006 | Sleeping at a friend’s home |
| 224231004 | Sleeping in night shelter |
| 224233001 | Sleeping in vehicle |
| 224229008 | Sleeping out |
| 381751000000106 | Sofa surfer – person of no fixed abode |
| 365510008 | Temporary shelter arrangements – finding |
| 864131000000100 | Living in refuge |
| 266939009 | Living in hostel |
Further SNOMED codes can be found through the NHS term browser.