Over a hundred years wait for a family-sized social home
Posted 08.04.25
National Housing Federation: Further reading
Local authorities in England with the most severe shortage of social housing now have waiting lists exceeding a hundred years for a family sized (3+bed) social home.
The findings are from new analysis released by the National Housing Federation, Crisis and Shelter. It highlights the critical need to boost investment in social housing at the upcoming Spending Review.
The figures reveal a dire situation for struggling families in many parts of England. In thirty-two local authorities across England the wait is now longer than an entire childhood (18+ years), with the worst three councils, all of which are in London, having waiting lists exceeding a hundred years.
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