Homes
The impact of a home
A home provides more than just a place to live. It offers security, stability and a foundation for people to build their lives.
Research shows that access to the right home can have a positive impact on health, wellbeing and employment, while also reducing pressure on public services. This highlights the important role housing plays in supporting both individuals and communities.
Housing access
Helping local people stay in their communities
In recent years, access to housing has become more challenging. Across the UK, around 29% of people aged 20–34 live with their parents, largely due to affordability pressures.
Providing a mix of homes, including affordable and shared ownership options, can help more people take their first step into independent living while staying close to their support networks.
This helps ensure towns and villages remain places where people of all generations can live.
Changing needs
Homes for every stage of life
Housing needs change over time. Many people look to move into smaller, more manageable homes later in life, ideally without leaving the area they know.
A varied mix of housing supports this, helping people stay within their community as their needs evolve.
It can also help free up larger homes for families, making better use of existing housing stock.
