Copy of survey results, showing both the percentage rate and actual number of responses to each question.

 

 

 

 Westlea Housing Association is once again asking residents in Rudloe about their neighbourhoods. The information we collect will be used to help decide where we should focus our resources and Community Development work in the future.

The survey should only take you 10/15 minutes to complete; we can go through it with you now. If you prefer you can complete it at your leisure and return it to in the post. You do not need a stamp. If you wish to complete it over the telephone, please let the surveyor know and phone 01249 466150 to arrange a time for us to call you back. You may also complete the form over the Internet by going to www.westlea.co.uk.

Don't forget ever completed form is entered into our prize draw - the lucky winner will receive £25 of High Street vouchers. Replies are confidential

 

 

Section 1: Information about your household

 

Q1

Are you (tick one box only)

 

 

Westlea Tenant                                                                                                          

  58 (61.1%)

 

 

Owner/occupier                                                                                                          

  33 (34.7%)

 

 

Other Housing Association Tenant                                                                                

  0 (0.0%)

 

 

Private Tenant                                                                                                            

  4 (4.2%)

 

Q2

How long have you lived in your property? (please tick one)

 

 

Less than one year                                                                                                     

  14 (14.7%)

 

 

1-2 years                                                                                                                   

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

3-4 years                                                                                                                   

  12 (12.6%)

 

 

5-9 years                                                                                                                   

  14 (14.7%)

 

 

10 years or more                                                                                                         

  44 (46.3%)

 

Q3

Are you aware of who your Neighbourhood Worker is

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  30 (31.6%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  64 (67.4%)

 

Q4

Are you aware of who your Housing Officer is

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  25 (26.3%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  68 (71.6%)

 

 

Section2: Your home and your neighbourhood

 

Q5

Overall, how satisfied are you with your neighbourhood? (please tick one box)

 

 

Very satisfied                                                                                                             

  13 (13.7%)

 

 

Fairly satisfied                                                                                                            

  52 (54.7%)

 

 

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied                                                                                     

  14 (14.7%)

 

 

Fairly dissatisfied                                                                                                        

  9 (9.5%)

 

 

Very dissatisfied                                                                                                         

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

Q6

Do you think people from different backgrounds and cultures can live here happily together?

 

 

Yes                                                                                                                           

  51 (53.7%)

 

 

No                                                                                                                            

  6 (6.3%)

 

 

Unsure/no opinion                                                                                                       

  33 (34.7%)

 

Q7

How satisfied are you with the following features of your neighbourhood? (tick each feature) Box 1 for Very Satisfied to Box 5 for Very Dissatisfied

 

 

Very satisfied

Fairly satisfied

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied

Fairly dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

 

Appearance of neighbourhood

  11 (11.6%)

  46 (48.4%)

  16 (16.8%)

  10 (10.5%)

  8 (8.4%)

 

Accessibility to local shops

  25 (26.3%)

  41 (43.2%)

  13 (13.7%)

  5 (5.3%)

  5 (5.3%)

 

Parks/recreation facilities

  17 (17.9%)

  40 (42.1%)

  19 (20.0%)

  7 (7.4%)

  3 (3.2%)

 

Schools

  32 (33.7%)

  28 (29.5%)

  20 (21.1%)

  2 (2.1%)

  0 (0.0%)

 

Volume of traffic

  15 (15.8%)

  25 (26.3%)

  24 (25.3%)

  7 (7.4%)

  14 (14.7%)

 

Communal areas/gardens

  12 (12.6%)

  27 (28.4%)

  25 (26.3%)

  13 (13.7%)

  9 (9.5%)

 

Q8

If you have a vehicle, where do you park (please indicate where you park each vehicle)

 

 

Vehicle 1

Vehicle 2

Vehicle 3

 

Garage

  15 (15.8%)

  4 (4.2%)

  0 (0.0%)

 

Off Street in marked parking space

  12 (12.6%)

  5 (5.3%)

  0 (0.0%)

 

On street in marked parking space

  6 (6.3%)

  2 (2.1%)

  2 (2.1%)

 

On street not on parking space

  32 (33.7%)

  11 (11.6%)

  0 (0.0%)

 

In designated disabled space

  2 (2.1%)

  0 (0.0%)

  0 (0.0%)

 

If other, please state where you park your vehicle

  13 (13.7%)

 

Q9

How much of a problem is parking in your area?

 

 

A big problem                                                                                                              

  32 (33.7%)

 

 

Some problem                                                                                                             

  29 (30.5%)

 

 

Not much of a problem                                                                                                 

  17 (17.9%)

 

 

No problem                                                                                                                 

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

Unsure/don't drive                                                                                                       

  5 (5.3%)

 

Q10

Do you believe there is a need for a Community Recycling facility?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  76 (80.0%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

unsure                                                                                                                       

  13 (13.7%)

 

Q11

Have you used or attended any events at the local community centre?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  49 (51.6%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  45 (47.4%)

 

 

Section 3: Children & Young People

 

Q12

How satisfied are you with the facilities for children and young people in your area?

 

 

Very satisfied                                                                                                             

  9 (9.5%)

 

 

Fairly satisfied                                                                                                            

  26 (27.4%)

 

 

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied                                                                                     

  28 (29.5%)

 

 

Fairly dissatisfied                                                                                                        

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

Very dissatisfied                                                                                                         

  6 (6.3%)

 

Q13

How satisfied are you with the areas available for children to play in?

 

 

Very satisfied                                                                                                             

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

Fairly satisfied                                                                                                            

  40 (42.1%)

 

 

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied                                                                                     

  11 (11.6%)

 

 

Fairly dissatisfied                                                                                                        

  6 (6.3%)

 

 

Very dissatisfied                                                                                                         

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

Don't know/ not applicable                                                                                           

  16 (16.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q14

How safe do you think children are when playing outside in your area?

 

 

Very safe                                                                                                                   

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

Fairly safe                                                                                                                 

  30 (31.6%)

 

 

Neither safe or unsafe                                                                                                 

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

Fairly unsafe                                                                                                              

  13 (13.7%)

 

 

Very unsafe                                                                                                               

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

DonÕt know/ not applicable                                                                                           

  15 (15.8%)

 

Q15

Have you noticed an improvement in activities/facilities for children and young people over the last 12 months

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  44 (46.3%)

 

 

unsure                                                                                                                       

  26 (27.4%)

 

Q16

Are you aware of the BarnardoÕs Jigsaw Project and 1 to 1 Family Support Workers

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  14 (14.7%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  61 (64.2%)

 

 

No, but I am interested in finding out about them (tick box at end of survey)                        

  6 (6.3%)

 

Q17

Do you think this Project has improved in the last 12 months?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  16 (16.8%)

 

 

unsure                                                                                                                       

  48 (50.5%)

 

Q18

Are you aware of the 'Dreamscheme' Project and the street based Youth Workers

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  22 (23.2%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  48 (50.5%)

 

 

No, but I am interested in finding out about them (tick box at end of survey)                        

  5 (5.3%)

 

Q19

Do you think this Project has improved in the last 12 months?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

unsure                                                                                                                       

  56 (58.9%)

 

 

Section 5 : Crime and Community  Safety

 

Q20

How much of a problem do you think that crime and anti social behaviour is in your area?

 

 

A big problem                                                                                                              

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

Some problem                                                                                                             

  32 (33.7%)

 

 

Not much of a problem                                                                                                 

  38 (40.0%)

 

 

No problem                                                                                                                 

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

Unsure                                                                                                                      

  5 (5.3%)

 

Q21

Do you have problem with any of the following locally?

 

 

Yes

No

 

Graffiti

  35 (36.8%)

  48 (50.5%)

 

Animals or bird nuisance

  23 (24.2%)

  59 (62.1%)

 

Noise

  29 (30.5%)

  55 (57.9%)

 

Large groups of children or youths

  19 (20.0%)

  59 (62.1%)

 

Drug dealing

  11 (11.6%)

  61 (64.2%)

 

Vandalism

  16 (16.8%)

  59 (62.1%)

 

Litter/rubbish

  34 (35.8%)

  43 (45.3%)

 

Alcohol

  25 (26.3%)

  25 (26.3%)

 

Other, please state

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

 

 

Q22

Do you feel safe in:

 

 

YES

NO

 

Your home during the daytime

  89 (93.7%)

  4 (4.2%)

 

Your home during the night

  76 (80.0%)

  16 (16.8%)

 

In the neighbourhood during the day (up to 1 mile)

  79 (83.2%)

  5 (5.3%)

 

In the neighbourhood during the night (up to 1 mile)

  56 (58.9%)

  29 (30.5%)

 

Q23

Have you been a victim of crime in the past 12 months (either reported or unreported)?

 

 

Yes                                                                                                                           

  15 (15.8%)

 

 

No                                                                                                                            

  77 (81.1%)

 

If yes, please give brief details. e.g. burglary, vandalism etc.

  15 (15.8%)

 

Q24

Do you have a smoke alarm?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                               

  87 (91.6%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                                 

  4 (4.2%)

 

Q25

Would you be interested in having a free home safety check carried out by Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

 

 

yes (tick the box at the end of the survey)                                                                     

  36 (37.9%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  50 (52.6%)

 

 

Section 6: Training, Involvement and Community groups

 

Q26

How satisfied are you with opportunities for training and getting involved in Community Projects?

 

 

Very satisfied                                                                                                             

  4 (4.2%)

 

 

Fairly satisfied                                                                                                            

  19 (20.0%)

 

 

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied                                                                                     

  23 (24.2%)

 

 

Fairly dissatisfied                                                                                                        

  4 (4.2%)

 

 

Very dissatisfied                                                                                                         

  1 (1.1%)

 

 

Don't know/unsure                                                                                                      

  35 (36.8%)

 

Q27

Have you ever attended a training course run by Westlea Housing?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  74 (77.9%)

 

 

no, but I may be interested in attending in the future(please tick the box at the end of this survey)                                                                                                                      

  11 (11.6%)

 

Q28

In your household are there any: (please tick all that are relevant)

 

 

Yes

NO

 

16-17 year olds in work or education

  3 (3.2%)

  75 (78.9%)

 

16-17 year olds unemployed and not in training

  0 (0.0%)

  75 (78.9%)

 

18-24 year olds in future education or employment

  8 (8.4%)

  70 (73.7%)

 

Any 25's or over undertaking any form of education or training outside of the workplace

  5 (5.3%)

  70 (73.7%)

 

Q29

Have you heard of the 'Whatever' project run by Westlea Housing which provides work experience for young people not in employment, education or training?

 

 

Yes                                                                                                                           

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

No, this is not something I am  interested in                                                                    

  67 (70.5%)

 

 

No, but please send me some future information (please tick the  box on the reply card at the end of this survey)                                                                                                      

  12 (12.6%)

 

Q30

Would you be interested in joining a residents group

 

 

Yes (please tick the box at the end of this survey)                                                          

  11 (11.6%)

 

 

No                                                                                                                            

  70 (73.7%)

 

 

I am already a member of one                                                                                        

  1 (1.1%)

 

 

 

Q31

We are reviewing the areas that we concentrate our Community Development resources on. Which of the following categories do you think should be priorities? (Choose 3 only)

 

 

Children and young people                                                                                           

  57 (60.0%)

 

 

Money Matters                                                                                                           

  15 (15.8%)

 

 

Employment and training                                                                                               

  19 (20.0%)

 

 

Community Safety                                                                                                       

  36 (37.9%)

 

 

Health and Support for people                                                                                       

  27 (28.4%)

 

 

Community and environment                                                                                          

  43 (45.3%)

 

Q32

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that your views are taken into account by Westlea?

 

 

Very satisfied                                                                                                             

  9 (9.5%)

 

 

Fairly satisfied                                                                                                            

  27 (28.4%)

 

 

Neither satisfied or dissatisfied                                                                                     

  26 (27.4%)

 

 

Fairly dissatisfied                                                                                                        

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

Very dissatisfied                                                                                                         

  6 (6.3%)

 

 

Don't know/ unsure                                                                                                     

  14 (14.7%)

 

Q33

If you are dissatisfied with the way we take your views into account, how do you think we can improve(please tick any that apply)

 

 

Have more meetings to discuss important issues                                                              

  12 (12.6%)

 

 

Consult with you more                                                                                                 

  17 (17.9%)

 

 

Have more surveys and questionnaires on our services                                                    

  6 (6.3%)

 

 

Listen to what you say when we phone or talk to you                                                      

  29 (30.5%)

 

other please state

  4 (4.2%)

 

Q34

When you last gave feedback to Westlea was it:

 

 

To your Housing Officer                                                                                               

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

At a Residents event                                                                                                   

  4 (4.2%)

 

 

When I called Westlea                                                                                                 

  19 (20.0%)

 

 

Via a telephone survey                                                                                                

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

An estate walkabout                                                                                                    

  8 (8.4%)

 

 

A postal survey                                                                                                          

  27 (28.4%)

 

 

A feedback card                                                                                                         

  6 (6.3%)

 

Q35

Did you think it had any influence?

 

 

Yes                                                                                                                           

  16 (16.8%)

 

 

No                                                                                                                            

  47 (49.5%)

 

Q36

What does influencing your landlord mean to you?

 

 

yes

no

 

Being able to give feedback in how well services are run such as repairs?

  49 (51.6%)

  6 (6.3%)

 

Being able to ask for changes to services?

  42 (44.2%)

  9 (9.5%)

 

Being able to ask the landlord to have different priorities

  35 (36.8%)

  12 (12.6%)

 

Being able to give feedback on your home

  42 (44.2%)

  10 (10.5%)

 

Being able to give feedback on your neighbourhood

  43 (45.3%)

  8 (8.4%)

 

Being able to be involved in planning improvements to your neighbourhood

  38 (40.0%)

  14 (14.7%)

 

Being involved in decisions that affect your home and your neighbourhood

  47 (49.5%)

  5 (5.3%)

 

Being involved in decisions that affect how Westlea is run

  33 (34.7%)

  16 (16.8%)

 

Knowing how your feedback has influenced Westlea

  42 (44.2%)

  8 (8.4%)

 

other comments

  2 (2.1%)

 

 

 

Q37

When you gave us feedback did we tell you what we did with the information via;

 

 

A letter                                                                                                                      

  10 (10.5%)

 

 

Newsletter                                                                                                                 

  34 (35.8%)

 

 

During a meeting                                                                                                         

  1 (1.1%)

 

 

An Officer                                                                                                                  

  6 (6.3%)

 

 

Other                                                                                                                        

  7 (7.4%)

 

Q38

Did you know that you can influence your landlord through any of the following

 

 

yes

no

 

Meetings

  32 (33.7%)

  23 (24.2%)

 

Community groups

  25 (26.3%)

  25 (26.3%)

 

Community activities

  21 (22.1%)

  28 (29.5%)

 

Formal Residents meetings

  22 (23.2%)

  27 (28.4%)

 

Older Persons Forum

  14 (14.7%)

  35 (36.8%)

 

Disability forum

  12 (12.6%)

  36 (37.9%)

 

Residents Business Plan meeting

  14 (14.7%)

  34 (35.8%)

 

Feedback by emailing

  21 (22.1%)

  27 (28.4%)

 

Feedback by telephone

  32 (33.7%)

  20 (21.1%)

 

Feedback through the website

  22 (23.2%)

  26 (27.4%)

 

Feedback through surveys

  37 (38.9%)

  16 (16.8%)

 

Would you like to know more about any of the above (if yes please state)

  2 (2.1%)

 

Q39

What do you see as a benefit of influencing your landlord?(Please tick any that apply)

 

 

Improved services                                                                                                       

  39 (41.1%)

 

 

Improved value for money                                                                                             

  27 (28.4%)

 

 

Better local priorities                                                                                                    

  26 (27.4%)

 

 

Improved homes                                                                                                          

  45 (47.4%)

 

 

Improved neighbourhoods                                                                                             

  35 (36.8%)

 

 

Feeling listened to                                                                                                       

  30 (31.6%)

 

 

I don't believe it makes any difference                                                                            

  19 (20.0%)

 

Q40

How would you like to influence your landlord(please tick any that apply)

 

 

Have a say in the running of your neighbourhood                                                             

  24 (25.3%)

 

 

Have a local budget and decide how its spent in your area                                               

  22 (23.2%)

 

 

Have a say in how services are run                                                                               

  21 (22.1%)

 

Q41

How good or poor do you feel that Westlea is at keeping you informed about things that might affect you as a tenant?

 

 

Very good                                                                                                                  

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

Fairly good                                                                                                                 

  30 (31.6%)

 

 

Neither good nor poor                                                                                                  

  16 (16.8%)

 

 

Fairly poor                                                                                                                 

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

Very poor                                                                                                                   

  5 (5.3%)

 

 

Don't know/unsure                                                                                                      

  8 (8.4%)

 

Q42

Are you a member of Wiltshire Library

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  44 (46.3%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  49 (51.6%)

 

Q43

If you are a member, when did you last visit the library?

 

  32 (33.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q44

This question is for households with a child under 5 years old. Have you received any of the following Bookstart packs?

 

 

Baby Pack (gifted to 8-10 month old babies)                                                                        

  15 (15.8%)

 

 

Bookstart Plus (gifted to 2 year olds)                                                                                 

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

Treasure Chest (gifted to 4 year olds)                                                                                

  4 (4.2%)

 

Q45

Are you aware of the Home Library Service which can deliver books to people in their homes if they are unable to visit the library?

 

 

yes                                                                                                                           

  28 (29.5%)

 

 

no                                                                                                                             

  37 (38.9%)

 

 

no, but I would like more information (please tick the box at the end of this survey)              

  7 (7.4%)

 

 

Section 7:Health and well being

 

Q46

This list shows some of the major sources of stress in a personÕs life. In the past 12 months has any member of the household experienced any of the following?

 

 

Yes

No

 

Moving house

  14 (14.7%)

  60 (63.2%)

 

Serious illness (yourself, family or friend)

  27 (28.4%)

  49 (51.6%)

 

Relationship problems

  16 (16.8%)

  57 (60.0%)

 

Divorce or separation

  9 (9.5%)

  64 (67.4%)

 

A child leaving home or returning home

  3 (3.2%)

  67 (70.5%)

 

Difficulty at school or on a training programme

  3 (3.2%)

  67 (70.5%)

 

General family problems

  26 (27.4%)

  48 (50.5%)

 

Drug or alcohol problems

  2 (2.1%)

  67 (70.5%)

 

Death of a family member or friend

  23 (24.2%)

  49 (51.6%)

 

Losing a job

  14 (14.7%)

  58 (61.1%)

 

Making a Social Security claim/Housing benefit claim

  19 (20.0%)

  55 (57.9%)

 

Financial problems

  30 (31.6%)

  46 (48.4%)

 

Retirement

  3 (3.2%)

  64 (67.4%)

 

Problems with neighbours

  31 (32.6%)

  48 (50.5%)

 

If other, please state

  3 (3.2%)

 

Q47

Would you say that you or any other member of your household is experiencing stress now?

 

 

Me

Other person in household

 

Yes

  33 (34.7%)

  16 (16.8%)

 

No

  47 (49.5%)

  27 (28.4%)

 

Q48

How would you rate your overall health and well-being?

 

 

Excellent                                                                                                                   

  12 (12.6%)

 

 

Good                                                                                                                         

  40 (42.1%)