Percentage of all persons in households in Northern Ireland with incomes <60% UK median and lacking items

All person, Northern Ireland 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10
Enough money to keep home in decent decoration 13 13 24 18 20
Hobby or leisure activity 19 14 17 14 19
Holidays away from home one week a year (not staying with relatives) 50 48 50 43 49
Household contents insurance 25 26 25 19 23
Have friends/family round for drink/meal at least once a month 25 23 29 24 26
Save £10+ a month 50 55 49 46 49
Two pairs of all-weather shoes per adult in household 11 9 12 9 10
Replace any worn out furniture 36 36 37 33 35
Replace/repair broken electrical goods 29 29 31 29 34
Money to spend on yourself each week (not on your family) 36 38 35 34 40
Able to keep accommodation warm enough 8 15 12 13 18

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