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Balancing the housing market, improving the quality of housing stock, and enabling the provision of affordable housing are all key issues which concern rural local authorities. These are often topical issues and the Housing section of the Observatory considers what the data available can tell us about the position in rural communities, and what challenges rural communities might face in the future.
Homelessness is not an issue isolated to urban areas. This analysis takes a look at homelessness and homelessness provision in your local authority area. Homelessness analysis - Analysis User Guide...
The below analysis looks at the level of second home ownership in local authorities over the years 2012 to 2018, and provides a relative comparison to similarly rurally ranked local authorities. - Analysis of Second Home Ownership in your...
Second home ownership in rural communities continues to be a hotly debated subject, bringing with it arguments from both sides. To help inform the debate, the following analysis allows the user to interrogate data taken from the Calculation of...
To inform and contextualise a local authority area's housing situation, factsheets have been produced for our member authorities providing a wide range of facts, figures and associated graphs. The factsheets provide rural and urban averages, and averages for the classification...
This analysis presents the UK House Price Index (UK HPI data published by Land Registry © Crown copyright 2016.) and associated affordability ratios for a chosen local authority area The analysis will continue to be brought up to date...
The provision of affordable housing in rural areas is an issue that has many implications for the future of communities. As such, the analysis 'A Brief Look at Housing' uses housing statistics published by the Department for Communities & Local...
When looking at the social mix of people living in the most rural settlements, there is a strong feeling among many that the needs of the poorest are not being met by the provision of sufficient affordable housing, .... (to...
The online article 'The 62 areas where houses are less affordable than London', taken from the BBC News website, reflects the struggles of many people living in or looking to move to rural areas. The pressure of housing affordability for...
Housing supply is a constant issue of concern for both policy makers and for those wishing to join the property market. With this in mind, the following analysis takes a look at the house building statistics showing the number of...
Based on a review of fuel poverty by Professor Sir John Hills, the Department of Energy & Climate Change has employed a new measure of fuel poverty. This analysis shows how the change in methodology has moved the measure of...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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