49,083 applicants on the social housing waiting list at 31 March 2025
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Housing
New accredited official statistics published today by NISRA statisticians in the Department for Communities present the annual compendium of statistics containing information on a range of areas relating to housing.
Key findings:
- The total housing stock as of April 2025 is 841,827.
- The Affordable Warmth Scheme improved 1,694 homes in 2024-25.
- On 31 March 2025, there were 49,083 applicants on the social housing waiting list. Of these applicants, 37,635 were in housing stress.
- In 2024-25, 10,855 households were accepted as statutorily homeless.
- In the private rented sector the average weekly rent was £138, while in the social rented sector the average weekly rent was £94.
- In Quarter 2 of 2025, the House Price Index stands at 113.9, a 5.5% increase on the same quarter in 2024. (HPI reference period: Q1 2023 = 100). The standardised house price for this quarter is £185,108.
- In 2024-25, the average rates bill was £1,180.
About the publication
Presents information on housing in Northern Ireland, including: supply, energy, social renting demand, private renting demand, owner occupier demand and household characteristics.
Further Information
View the report and data tables: Northern Ireland Housing Statistics 2024-25