Social housing lists ‘would take 119 years to clear at current building rate’
Summary
Research by Shelter shows it would take 119 years to clear social housing waiting lists in England at the current building rate. Last year, only 12,198 new social homes were built for over 1.3 million households waiting, while homelessness is increasing.Key Facts
- More than 1.3 million households are waiting for social housing in England.
- Only 12,198 new social homes were built last year by councils, housing groups, or private developers.
- On average, 110 households wait for each new social home delivered.
- At the current pace, it would take 119 years to clear waiting lists.
- Social home building has dropped 64% in 15 years, while homeless households in temporary housing have risen by 155%.
- In 20% of council areas, no social homes were built in the last two years.
- Councils face a £29 billion housing debt making it hard to build new homes.
- The government plans to build 300,000 new social and affordable homes, with 60% for social rent.
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