Facts & figures

Why do people become homeless? How many people does it affect? What does the latest research tell us about tackling the issue? 

  • Homelessness support in England

    Find out about services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

  • young and homeless report front cover 2018

    Our research

    The latest trends in support for people who become homeless in England, and the issues that affect it.

  • Photograph: Jorge Franganillo (Flickr)

    Homelessness in numbers

    Quantifying homelessness isn't straightforward. This is an introduction to the figures available, and insight into what they mean.

  • Understanding homelessness

    There is no single reason why someone can end up without a home. Personal circumstances and wider factors both play their part.

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