Key facts
- Migrants are more likely to live in private rented accommodation than UK-born individuals.
- Homeownership rates for migrants increase significantly with longer periods of residence in the UK.
- Public support for local housing development is higher than opposition, particularly among younger adults.
- Concerns about local development often relate to infrastructure and services, not property value reduction.
Migrants in the UK exhibit lower homeownership rates compared to the UK-born population, with a significant portion residing in private rented accommodation. These rates are particularly low for recent arrivals and those holding non-UK passports, but increase substantially with longer periods of residence. Data from Barclays suggests that public support for local housing development, including social and affordable housing, is nearly twice the level of opposition. Concerns about new developments often stem from potential strain on local infrastructure and services, or loss of green space, rather than a direct impact on personal property values.