Number of children in short-term housing in England to rise 26% by 2029, analysis shows

"More than 200,000 children will be living in short-term emergency accommodation in England by 2029, as projections show a 26% increase in five years."

"Mairi MacRae from Shelter states it’s a national shame that thousands of children are growing up in cramped, insecure temporary accommodation."

According to housing charity Shelter, over 200,000 children in England will be in temporary emergency accommodations by 2029, reflecting a 26% increase over five years. The financial burden on taxpayers is expected to rise by 71%, reaching £3.9 billion annually. Local councils are paying significantly above market rent to house families, leading to a burgeoning £2 billion industry. Many families endure years in inadequate conditions, severely impacting children's welfare and stability. Shelter and various reports emphasize the urgent need for long-term solutions to address the housing crisis instead of temporary fixes.

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