Rough Sleeping in England Surges by 27% in 2023

The increase marks the largest annual rise since 2015, with London experiencing the highest growth.

The number of rough sleepers in England rose by 27% in 2023, with London seeing the biggest increase of nearly a third.
Government pledges to end rough sleeping by 2024 are now unlikely to be met, as the figures represent the largest annual increase since 2015.
More than 100,000 households, including over 142,490 children, were in temporary accommodation from July to September 2023.
Charities call for emergency action, describing the spike in rough sleeping as 'appalling' and a situation 'out of control.'
The government announces £220 million in additional funding for homelessness prevention, part of a £2.4 billion effort to support rough sleepers and those at risk of homelessness.