Research and analysis
Understanding mixed tenure in English social housing
Behavioural research to understand the challenges in decarbonising mixed tenure social housing in England.
Applies to England
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This report:
- quantifies the ratio of social tenants to private tenants across social housing developments in England
- explores behavioural challenges to installing energy efficiency and low-carbon heating measures in mixed tenure social housing
It highlights barriers for different groups, such as trust, communication, and financial concerns, and notes that motivations and willingness to participate vary across residents, with challenges both before and after installation.
The report was completed by IFF Research and involved:
- secondary analysis of the National Energy Efficiency Data Framework
- primary one-to-one interviews with landlords, tenants, and owner-occupiers within mixed tenure housing developments
Updates to this page
Published 11 March 2026