Housebuilding statistics published by Homes England reveal a year-on-year increase in both new starts and completions between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026, up by 11% and 9% respectively.
Housing programmes delivered by the public body resulted in 42,433 new houses starting on site and 40,332 new homes completed. Of the housing completions, 32,243 were for affordable homes – a 14% increase on the previous year. Affordable houses represented 33,171 of all new starts on site, a 12% increase on the previous year.
Amy Rees CB, chief executive of Homes England, said: “Today’s figures are a marker of progress – more homes started, more homes completed, and a significant 65% increase in social rent completions. This reflects the agency’s continued focus, alongside our partners, on delivering the tenures that matter most to those in need.
“With the government’s landmark £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme now underway, and the National Housing Bank operational, we have strong, long-term foundations to build momentum at scale.
“There is more to do, and we are clear about the challenges ahead. But I am proud of what the team has achieved this year and confident in our ability to continue delivering the homes that communities across England need.”
Homes England programmes are funded by central government to enable private registered providers, house builders, community groups and local authorities to deliver affordable housing.
