Local authority registered provider social housing stock and rents in England 2019 to 2020
The 2020 data has been revised in the 2021 release. The 2020 data release has been updated; however the briefing note and tables are as originally published.
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This statistical release presents details of the stock owned by local authority registered providers in England on 31 March 2020. Based on data from the Regulator of Social Housing’s Local Authority Data Return it provides details of LARP owned social housing stock and details rents reported for low cost rental (social and Affordable Rents).
The release comprises a briefing note, a dynamic look-up tool (Excel based) allowing users to view details of stock in individual local authority areas and regions, additional data tables, raw data from the LADR and technical documentation.
These statistics are based on data from the LADR. This return, which was collected by the RSH for the first time in 2020, collects data on stock size, types, location and rents as at 31 March. All registered Local Authority providers of social housing in England are required to complete the LADR, providing the regulator with data on stock and rent levels in order that it may regulate social housing rents.
The LADR data collection is reliant on definitions and guidance from the Policy Statement on Rents for Social Housing that apply from 2020, as this is the basis by which RSH will regulate rents post 1 April 2020.
This is the first publication of these statistics based on the LADR data collected by RSH. Previously, MHCLG published similar statistics on stock and rents for Local Authorities based on data collected through their Local Authority Housing Statistic. The differences in collection methodology between the LADR and LAHS and the statistical methodology employed between MHCLG and RSH statistical releases are explored in detail in the technical notes.
In 2020/21 the publication of these statistics was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, with the release occurring in February 2021 rather than the originally planned September 2020.
The responsible statistician for this statistical release was Amanda Hall. The lead official was Jonathan Walters.
Statistical queries on this publication should be directed to the Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team on 0300 124 5225 or mail enquiries@rsh.gov.uk.
Users are encouraged to provide comments and feedback on how these statistics are used and how they meet their needs either through our feedback rating icons on all published documents or through direct email contact (please send these entitled “LARP statistics feedback” to enquiries@rsh.gov.uk).
An accessible HTML summary of the key findings from the report has been included on this page. If you require any further information, please contact enquiries@rsh.gov.uk.
Last updated 26 October 2021 + show all updates
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Users should note the 2020 data has been revised. Please refer to the 2021 release for more details. The data release on this page has been updated; however the briefing note and additional tables show the data pre-revisions.
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