The percentage of housing in England that was deemed overcrowded between 2005 and 2023 varied depending on the tenure. Social renters were most likely to occupy an overcrowded home, with 8.2 percent of homes falling in this category in 2023. Meanwhile, for owner-occupied housing, this share stood at 0.9 percent. In 2023, there were around 24 dwellings in England.
Share of homes in England that are overcrowded from 2005 to 2023, by tenure
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Department for Communities and Local Government (UK). (December 14, 2023). Share of homes in England that are overcrowded from 2005 to 2023, by tenure [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/755686/housing-overcrowding-england-by-tenure/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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Department for Communities and Local Government (UK). (2023). Share of homes in England that are overcrowded from 2005 to 2023, by tenure. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 12, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/755686/housing-overcrowding-england-by-tenure/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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