A wealth of information and data exists across housing, homelessness, and youth homelessness. In the table below, we list existing data sources and knowledge banks as a useful reference for finding out more about the issues affecting young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness and housing data
| Data Source | Organisation | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Homes Program | Greater London Authority (GLA) | Data on the delivery of affordable homes in London. | View |
| Affordable Housing Data | Homes England | Data on affordable housing projects funded by Homes England. | View |
| Affordable Housing for Rent Statistics | National Housing Federation | Data on affordable rental housing provided by housing associations. | View |
| Affordable Housing in Scotland | Scottish Government | Data on affordable housing programs and supply in Scotland. | View |
| Affordable Housing in Wales | Welsh Government | Data on affordable housing initiatives in Wales. | View |
| Affordable Housing Supply Statistics | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on the supply of affordable housing in England. | View |
| Affordable Housing Tenure Data | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Data on different affordable housing tenures, including shared ownership and social rent. | View |
| Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Annual report on homelessness trends and figures in the UK. | View |
| Centre for Homelessness Impact: Data and Insights | Centre for Homelessness Impact | Various data and insights on homelessness trends and outcomes in the UK. | View |
| Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN) | Greater London Authority (GLA) | Detailed information on rough sleepers in London. | View |
| Community-Led Housing Statistics | National Community Land Trust Network | Data on community-led housing initiatives, including affordable housing projects. | View |
| CORE (Continuous Recording of Lettings and Sales in Social Housing in England) | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on the characteristics of social housing tenants and the circumstances around their letting. | View |
| Council Housing Stock Data | Local Government Association (LGA) | Data on the stock of council housing, including affordable homes, by local authority. | View |
| Domestic Abuse and Homelessness Statistics | Ministry of Justice (MoJ) | Data on the relationship between domestic abuse and homelessness in the UK. | View |
| Empty Homes Data | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on vacant dwellings in England, including long-term empty homes. | View |
| Empty Homes in Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) | Data on empty homes in Northern Ireland and strategies to address them. | View |
| Empty Homes in Scotland | Scottish Government | Statistics on empty homes and efforts to bring them back into use in Scotland. | View |
| Empty Homes in Wales | Welsh Government | Data on empty homes in Wales, including long-term vacant properties. | View |
| Family Homelessness Statistics | Family and Childcare Trust | Data on families experiencing homelessness and childcare needs. | View |
| Help to Buy Statistics | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on the Help to Buy program, including affordable homeownership opportunities. | View |
| Hidden Homelessness Statistics | Crisis | Data on those who are homeless but not counted in official statistics (e.g., sofa surfers). | View |
| Homelessness Impact in Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) | Data on the impact of homelessness in Northern Ireland. | View |
| Homelessness in Scotland | Shelter Scotland | Data on homelessness trends and issues in Scotland. | View |
| Homelessness Monitor | Crisis | Annual assessment of the impact of economic and policy developments on homelessness. | View |
| Homelessness Prevention and Relief | Local Authorities (through MHCLG) | Statistics on homelessness prevention and relief efforts by local authorities. | View |
| Households in Temporary Accommodation | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Data on households placed in temporary accommodation. | View |
| Housing Affordability Statistics | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Data on housing affordability, including house prices and income ratios. | View |
| Housing and Homelessness Data | Data Cymru | Data hub for various housing and homelessness-related statistics in Wales. | View |
| Housing Association Data | National Housing Federation | Data on housing associations and the provision of affordable housing across the UK. | View |
| Housing Options & Homelessness Statistics | Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) | Data on housing options and homelessness services in Wales. | View |
| Local Authority Affordable Housing Supply | Local Government Association (LGA) | Data on affordable housing supplied by local authorities. | View |
| Local Authority Homelessness Statistics | Local Government Association (LGA) | Statistics on homelessness reported by local authorities. | View |
| Local Authority Housing Statistics | Local Government Association (LGA) | Data on housing supply, demand, and affordability across local authorities. | View |
| Local Authority Shelters and Housing Support | Local Government Association (LGA) | Directory and data on shelters and housing support provided by local authorities. | View |
| Local Needs Databank | New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) | Comprehensive data insights resource for the charity sector. | View |
| No Second Night Out | Greater London Authority (GLA) | Data on the initiative aimed at reducing rough sleeping in London. | View |
| Northern Ireland Homelessness Statistics | Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) | Data on homelessness in Northern Ireland, including reasons and support provided. | View |
| Public Land for Housing | Homes England | Data on public land made available for housing, including affordable housing. | View |
| Regional Homelessness Data | Regional Government (Various) | Data on homelessness at regional levels across the UK. | View |
| Rough Sleeping in Wales | Welsh Government | Annual data on rough sleeping in Wales. | View |
| Rough Sleeping Snapshot in England | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Annual count of people sleeping rough on a single night in England. | View |
| Rural Affordable Housing | Rural Housing Alliance | Data on affordable housing in rural areas of the UK. | View |
| Scottish Homelessness Statistics | Scottish Government | Data on homelessness in Scotland, including temporary accommodation figures. | View |
| Shared Ownership and Affordable Homes Program | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on shared ownership and affordable homes programs across England. | View |
| Shelter Directory | Shelter | Directory of local shelters and housing services across the UK. | View |
| Shelter Statistics on Homelessness | Shelter | Data on homelessness, housing conditions, and housing needs in England. | View |
| Social Housing Lettings Statistics | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on social housing lettings, including affordable housing. | View |
| Social Housing Rents | Office for National Statistics (ONS) | Data on rents in social housing, including affordable housing. | View |
| Statutory Homelessness Statistics | Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) | Data on households accepted as homeless by local authorities in England. | View |
| Stat-Xplore: Statutory Homelessness | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Online tool for exploring statutory homelessness data. | View |
| Welsh Homelessness Statistics | Welsh Government | Data on homelessness in Wales, including causes and outcomes. | View |
| Youth Homelessness Databank | Centrepoint | Data specifically on youth homelessness in the UK. | View |
| Youth Homelessness framework | St Basils | The 'Positive Pathway' is a nationwide framework St Basils created to help Local Authorities and their partners to work together to prevent youth homelessness. | View |
| Youth Homelessness Research briefing | House of Commons Library | A research report exploring the topic of youth homelessness | View |