
NORTH CAMDEN
HOUSING COOPERATIVE
TSM Survey 2024
Results of the Tenants' Satisfaction Measures Survey 2024
North Camden Housing Co-Operative
Survey was published on the NCHC website and posted to 8 members without internet access.
Total number of responses - 33 (out of 111 members)
Responses as a percentage - 30%
Note- the following responses are recorded as a percentage of the total received for each question.
Section 1 - Questions required by the Regulator of Social Housing
Over 70% of people responded positively being very or fairly satisfied with all aspects of NCHC provision of housing and repairs. Q5 there was a degree of dissatisfaction about whether the Co-op listened to their views. 32% of the three people who made a complaint to the Co-op all said they were fairly dissatisfied about the way it was handled. 31% didn’t know whether they had a communal area and 20% didn’t know about the contribution the Co-op made to their local neighbourhood. 36% were dissatisfied with the Co-ops handling of anti-social behaviour.
Q1 - Taking everything into account, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the service provided by NCHC?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Very Satisfied 37%
Fairly Satisfied 40%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 9%
Fairly Dissatisfied 5%
Very Dissatisfied 9%
Q2 - Has NCHC carried out a repair to your home in the last 12 months?
Number of responses for this question: 31
Yes 77%
No 23%
Q2A - If yes, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the overall repairs service from NCHC over the last 12 months?
Number of responses for this question: 24
Very Satisfied 33%
Fairly Satisfied 43%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 8%
Fairly Dissatisfied 16%
Very Dissatisfied 0%
Q2B - If yes, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the time taken to complete your most recent repair after you reported it?
Number of responses for this question: 24
Very Satisfied 35%
Fairly Satisfied 39%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 13%
Fairly Dissatisfied 4%
Very Dissatisfied 9%
Q3 - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that NCHC provides a home that is well maintained?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Very Satisfied 28%
Fairly Satisfied 53%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 3%
Fairly Dissatisfied 10%
Very Dissatisfied 6%
Q4 - Thinking about the condition of the property or building you live in, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you that NCHC provides a home that is safe?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Very Satisfied 41%
Fairly Satisfied 43%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 6%
Fairly Dissatisfied 0%
Very Dissatisfied 10%
Q5 - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that NCHC listens to your views and acts upon them?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Very Satisfied 42%
Fairly Satisfied 16%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 10%
Fairly Dissatisfied 16%
Very Dissatisfied 16%
Q6 - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that NCHC keeps you informed about things that matter to you?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Very Satisfied 42%
Fairly Satisfied 26%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 16%
Fairly Dissatisfied 6%
Very Dissatisfied 10%
Q7 - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following “NCHC treats me fairly and with respect”?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Strongly Agree 42%
Agree 33%
Neither agree nor disagree 15%
Disagree 0%
Strongly Disagree 10%
Q8 - Have you made a complaint to NCHC in the last 12 months?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Yes 10%
No 90%
Q8A - If yes, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with NCHC’s approach to complaints handling?
Number of responses for this question: 3
Very Satisfied 0%
Fairly Satisfied 0%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 0%
Fairly Dissatisfied 100%
Very Dissatisfied 0%
Q9 - Do you live in a building with communal areas, either inside or outside, that NCHC is responsible for maintaining?
Number of responses for this question: 29
Yes 45%
No 24%
Don't know 31%
Q9A - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that NCHC keeps these communal areas clean and well maintained?
Number of responses for this question: 14
Very Satisfied 28%
Fairly Satisfied 36%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 28%
Fairly Dissatisfied 0%
Very Dissatisfied 8%
Q10 - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you that NCHC makes a positive contribution to your neighbourhood?
Number of responses for this question: 24
Very Satisfied 24%
Fairly Satisfied 36%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 28%
Fairly Dissatisfied 3%
Very Dissatisfied 10%
Q11 - How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with NCHCs approach to handling anti-social behaviour?
Number of responses for this question: 25
Very Satisfied 16%
Fairly Satisfied 29%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 23%
Fairly Dissatisfied 6%
Very Dissatisfied 10%
Section 2 - About our members' engagement with the co-op
Of the 33 total respondents, 24 people had been an active committee member within the past 5 years. Most people understood how the Co-op ran and 62% stated they felt proud to be a Co-operative member. Only 4 people (13%) said they actually used the website and only 38% thought the Co-op communicated well about decisions that affect them.
Q1 - Have you been on a committee or volunteered your time to the Co-op in the past 5 years?
Number of responses for this question: 30
Yes 80%
No 13%
Prefer not to say 7%
Q1A - If yes, please tick the box next to any statements that you agree with. (multiple choice question)
Number of responses for this question: 24
I felt like I was heard and my opinion was taken seriously 54%
I felt I had enough time and meetings were flexible enough for me to attend 50%
I felt I understood procedures and wanted to make a difference 62%
I liked to meet up with friends and neighbours 42%
Other (please specify) 0%
Q1B - If no, please tick the box next to any statements that you agree with. (multiple choice question)
Number of responses for this question: 4
I don‘t understand enough about the co-op to get more involved 0%
I have no time due to prior commitments 50%
I don't know enough people in the co-op to take part 25%
I used to be involved and now I feel I’ve done my part / want to hand it on to other members 100%
Other (please specify) 50% (2 people) - "Previous bad experiences while investing large amounts of time to my previous co-op and not feeling welcome at this one" "Long term ill health and dealing with problems with my flat"
Q2 - Please tick the box next to any statements that you agree with (multiple choice question)
Number of responses for this question: 29
I can physically access the office easily 59%
I have physically visited the office in the past year 59%
It is important to me to have a physical office space for the co-op 69%
I can get in touch with staff easily via the phone or email 79%
I use the co-op website members area for information on the co-op and how it works 13%
I use the Arthur maintenance system to report and monitor repairs 51%
I know how to contact the chair of the management committee 48%
Q3 - Please tick the box next to any statements that you agree with (multiple choice question)
Number of responses for this question: 29
I understand the work of the management committee and subcommittees in supporting my housing 79%
I feel I have a lot to offer the co-op in terms of my skills and experience 62%
I feel attached to the co-operative and the wider co-operative movement 65%
I feel proud to be a member of a co-operative 62%
The co-operative communicates well and I know how the decisions that effect me are made 38%
I feel a sense of ownership in my housing and the co-operative as an organisation 59%
Section 3 - Demographics of our members
It was the elders that mainly responded, the people who had been with the Co-op for over 21 years (67%)
47% had been in their current homes for over 21 years.
Over 80% of the people that responded were over the age of 50. 47% being over 65. 30% of the respondents said they had a medical problem, the main problems reported being arthritis and breathing problems.
Q1 - How long have you been a member of the Co-op?
Number of responses for this question: 32
1-3 years 6%
4-6 years 6%
7-10 years 3%
10-15 years 12%
16-20 years 6%
21+ years 67%
Prefer not to say 0%
Q2 - How long have you lived in your current home?
Number of responses for this question: 30
1-3 years 13%
4-6 years 6%
7-10 years 17%
10-15 years 17%
16-20 years 0%
21+ years 47%
Prefer not to say 0%
Q3 - How many adults, including you, live in your home?
Number of responses for this question: 32
1 88%
2 6%
3 6%
4 or more 0%
Q4 - How many children (under the age of 18) live in your home?
Number of responses for this question: 32
None 97%
1 3%
2 0%
3 0%
4 or more 0%
Q5 - How many bedrooms do you have?
Number of responses for this question: 29
None, I live in a studio flat 10%
1 73%
2 17%
3 0%
4 or more 0%
Q6 - What is your age range?
Number of responses for this question: 30
0-19 0%
20-34 7%
35-49 7%
50-64 36%
65-79 43%
80+ 0%
Prefer not to say 7%
Q7 - Do you have a disability and/or impairment?
The Equality Act 2010 says you're disabled if: you have a physical or mental impairment and your impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to do normal day-to-day activities. By this definition, do you consider yourself disabled?
Number of responses for this question: 33
Yes 30%
No 63%
Prefer not to say 7%
Q7A - If yes, please tick all that apply (multiple choice question)
Number of responses for this question: 9
Visual impairment 11%
Hearing impairment/Deaf 11%
Multi sensory impairment 0%
Physical disabilities 44%
Cognitive or learning disabilities 0%
Mental health condition 11%
Neurodivergent 11%
Other long term/chronic conditions 55%
Prefer not to say 33%
Q7B - Tell us more about your specific access requirements. This will help us improve our services, office, and the temporary meeting venues we use.
Three people wrote in this section. Mainly about their health condition. One wrote about the dissatisfaction with their flat which made their health condition worse.
Q8 - What is your ethnicity?
Number of responses for this question: 30
White British (English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish) 50%
White Irish 6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller 0%
Any other White background 29%
White & Black Caribbean 0%
White & Black African 0%
White & Asian 0%
Any other Mixed background 3%
Indian 0%
Pakistani 0%
Bangladeshi 0%
Chinese 0%
Any other Asian background 0%
Black African 3%
Black Caribbean
Any other Black background 0%
Arab 0%
Latino / Latina 3%
Any other ethnic group 0%
Prefer not to say 6%