It keeps trying to refer me to old data or data that's been removed, but got some rough stats, just can't vouch for how up todate this is without going through the previously attached articles...
The UK government primarily uses Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to house asylum seekers and vulnerable individuals requiring temporary support. There are approximately \(6,000\) of these properties nationwide, accommodating around \(28,000\) asylum seekers. [1, 2]
Where are they located?
These dispersal properties are contracted through private providers (such as Serco, Clearsprings, and Mears) and are typically located in lower-cost housing areas across England and Wales. [1, 2, 3]
Edit: Found this and I'm bored with it now... https://www.gov.uk/government/stati...5/how-many-people-are-in-the-uk-asylum-system
The UK government primarily uses Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to house asylum seekers and vulnerable individuals requiring temporary support. There are approximately \(6,000\) of these properties nationwide, accommodating around \(28,000\) asylum seekers. [1, 2]
Where are they located?
These dispersal properties are contracted through private providers (such as Serco, Clearsprings, and Mears) and are typically located in lower-cost housing areas across England and Wales. [1, 2, 3]
- North West England: Contains the highest concentration, housing over \(16,000\) asylum seekers in dispersal accommodation. Localities such as Wigan, Manchester, Liverpool, and Blackpool handle heavy concentrations.
- London: Contains the second largest share, with roughly \(17,000\) supported individuals housed in dispersed properties across various boroughs.
- North East England: Also sees a high proportion of HMO allocations relative to its population (e.g., Stockton-on-Tees and Middlesbrough). [1, 2, 3]
Edit: Found this and I'm bored with it now... https://www.gov.uk/government/stati...5/how-many-people-are-in-the-uk-asylum-system
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