Missed targets: Fewer social houses built in 2024 than in 2023

The figures for 2024 also fall short of the number of new-build social homes delivered in 2023, where local authorities delivered 8,110 new builds.

There were fewer social houses built in 2024 than in 2023, new figures show, as the Government confirmed it missed its most recent targets.

Figures published on Wednesday show there were 7,871 social homes built in 2024.