| B 6.2.1 Mice and rats | % of houses | No. houses surveyed |
|---|
| No survey evidence and none reported | 48% | 5936 |
| Some mice or rats present | 38% | 5936 |
| Many mice or rats present | 14% | 5936 |
| No other pests present | 63% | 5936 |
| B 6.2.2 Types of wall construction most likely to harbour vermin | % of houses | No. houses surveyed |
|---|
| Brick veneer: brick external cladding and timber frame lined with various types of internal wall materials | 26% | 5935 |
| Steel frame & fibrous cement, timber, or steel sheet cladding externally, lined with various types of internal wall | 25% | 5935 |
| Timber frame & fibrous cement, timber, or steel sheet cladding externally, lined with various types of internal wall | 19% | 5935 |
| Other wall structures, less prone to vermin nesting or damage. Includes solid brick, concrete block and earth | 27% | 5935 |
| B 6.2.3 Condition of inside and outside walls | % of houses | No. houses surveyed |
|---|
| Houses with inside walls in poor condition: holes, cracks that could give entry to vermin | 15% | 5935 |
| Houses with outside walls in poor condition: holes, cracks that could give entry to vermin | 7% | 5936 |
| B 6.2.4 Disposal of rubbish to avoid attracting pests into the house | % of houses | No. houses surveyed |
|---|
| Kitchen bin OK large enough and able to exclude flies and mice | 32% | 5936 |
| Kitchen bin not large enough, not able to exclude flies and mice or damaged | 12% | 5936 |
| No kitchen bin | 54% | 5936 |
