49,470 completed homes in the first quarter of 2021

49,470 completed homes in the first quarter of 2021

14:04 PM, 5th July 2021, About 3 years ago

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Although demand still vastly outstrips supply, and continues to add inflationary pressure, the number of homes built continues to rise following a range of measures to support the industry during the pandemic,

There were 49,470 completed homes in the first quarter of 2021 – the highest figure in over 20 years and a 4% increase compared to the last 3 months of 2020. During the same period, 46,010 homes were started, the highest number in nearly 15 years and a 7% increase on the previous quarter.

The figures also show an increase in housebuilding starts in London with 14,530 in the year to March 2021, an increase of 18% compared to the previous 12 months.

Housing Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “It is encouraging to see a continued rise in the number of new homes being built. The house building sector has shown extraordinary resilience and the government has continued to demonstrate its support for the industry throughout the pandemic.

“By enabling construction sites to remain open and operate safely, builders have been able to deliver the homes this country needs as we build back better from the pandemic.”

Further information

The statistics were released on 30 June and can also be found via the interactive dashboard.


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