This chapter explores the availability of accommodation services and day centres in England. Drawing on findings from analysis of the Homeless England database and the survey of services across England, it discusses key characteristics of existing provision and changes in provision over the past year.
Whilst the number of accommodation projects and bed spaces has increased slightly from 2024, the 2025 report finds a sector that has been steadily declining in size since 2010, and a trend that is at odds with the increases in homelessness and rough sleeping seen across England.
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942
In 2025, there are 942 accommodation projects for single homeless people in England.
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3%
The number of accommodation projects has slightly increased, by 3%, from last year, but sits at 25% lower than a decade ago in 2015;, and 46% lower than 2008 when this data series began.
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34,451
There are 34,451 bedspaces in England, an increase of 4% from 2024, but a 6% decrease from 2015, and a 41% decrease since 2008.
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77%
77% of accommodation projects reported having to turn someone away from their service because the clients’ needs were too high or too complex.
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82%
82% of accommodation projects are mixed gender, with 10% men only and 9% women only.
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37%
37% (351) of accommodation projects are youth specific services.
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8%
8% (56) of accommodation projects are able to support people with high or complex needs.
A total of 172 day centres operate throughout England as of 2025. This is a very slight decrease in day centres compared to 2024 (173) but an increase from the number operating in 2023 (168).