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Information on the level and type of stock held by local authorities and Registered Social Landlords as at 31 March each year.

Data on social housing stock is collected from local authorities and registered social landlords on an annual basis.

The information is used by the Welsh Government to assess the availability of social housing in relation to current and future housing need at a local and national level. It is of importance in monitoring the commitment outlined in the Welsh Government’s National Housing Strategy – ‘Improving Lives and Communities – Homes in Wales’ to provide ‘more housing of the right type and offering more choice ‘. The Programme for Government 2011 -2016, which is the current government strategy, also outlines the Welsh Government commitment to increase supply and to ‘Support local authorities who wish to build new homes for rent ‘.

As of March 2012, headlines and releases on social housing stock include information on social housing rents.  Prior to this stock information was combined with social housing lettings and vacancies.

Statistical headlines, releases and bulletins

Social housing stock and rent, as at 31 March 2012

Datasets

Detailed datasets are available on the StatsWales website.

Other sources of information

Communities and Local Government: Statistics

Scottish Government: Housing Statistics Annual Return 

Department for Social Development: Northern Ireland Housing Statistics

If you are unable to find the exact information required please e-mail: stats.housing@wales.gsi.gov.uk

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