How many people are on the Homeseekers Register

Latest figures

Households on the Housing Register as of 1 April 2026: 1, 174

Number of properties allocated in 2025/26: 349 of which:

  • 128 were within older persons housing schemes
  • 221 were for all age groups

Demand and allocations by property size

Use first column for bedroom need, move across for number of households on register as of 1 April 2026 and number of properties allocated in the past year.
Bedroom need Number of households on register as of 1 April 2026 Number of properties allocated in the past year
studio/1 bed 372 215
2 bedrooms 435 80
3 bedrooms 321 50
4 bedrooms + 46 4
Total 1,174 349

Demand and allocations by band of priority

Use first column for band of priority, move across for number of households on register as of 1 April 2026 and number of properties allocated in the past year
Band of priority Number of households on register as of 1 April 2026 Number of properties allocated in the past year
Band A 130 123
Band B 174 76
Band C 529 26
Band D 70 8
One suitable offer (cannot bid) 267 110
Emergency (used in exceptional circumstances only) 4 6
Total 1,174 349
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