Housing challenge in the UK (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What is the current UK population?
What is the current UK population?
Over 67 million
How many households were there in the UK in 2022?
How many households were there in the UK in 2022?
28.2 million
Approximately how many people are affected by the UK's housing crisis?
Approximately how many people are affected by the UK's housing crisis?
8 million
How many houses per year does the National Housing Federation estimate are needed?
How many houses per year does the National Housing Federation estimate are needed?
340,000
What was the actual new housing supply in 2019/20?
What was the actual new housing supply in 2019/20?
243,000 homes
What is the annual housing shortfall (demand minus supply)?
What is the annual housing shortfall (demand minus supply)?
97,000 houses
What proportion of people in the UK live in unsuitable housing conditions?
What proportion of people in the UK live in unsuitable housing conditions?
3 in 10
How many people are living in overcrowded accommodation in the UK?
How many people are living in overcrowded accommodation in the UK?
Over 3.7 million
What is London's house price-to-earnings ratio?
What is London's house price-to-earnings ratio?
9.7
Which region has the most affordable housing with the lowest price-to-earnings ratio?
Which region has the most affordable housing with the lowest price-to-earnings ratio?
North East (4.6)
How many times annual salary do mortgage lenders typically lend to borrowers?
How many times annual salary do mortgage lenders typically lend to borrowers?
4.5 times
What percentage of people paying mortgage or rent were struggling to afford payments in 2024?
What percentage of people paying mortgage or rent were struggling to afford payments in 2024?
35%
How many affordable homes need to be built annually according to the NHF?
How many affordable homes need to be built annually according to the NHF?
145,000
What is the current annual shortfall in affordable housing?
What is the current annual shortfall in affordable housing?
87,000 homes