Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) by local authority area

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YearEstimate of all HMOs in local authority areaKnown HMOs in local authority area
2024-25 18,490 14,954
2023-24 18,544 15,016
2022-23 18,252 14,434
2021-22 19,196 14,697
2020-21 19,587 15,247
2018-19 19,578 14,783
2017-18 19,250 14,880
2016-17 18,174 14,722
2015-16 18,782 14,749
2014-15 18,167 14,070
2013-14 18,179 14,320
2012-13 19,262 13,975
2011-12 19,484 13,442
2010-11 19,849 12,355
2009-10 19,751 11,651
2008-09 20,159
2007-08 19,736
2006-07 20,145

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Next update expected:April 2026

Updates

14th May 2026

2024-25

4th February 2026
Dataset first published.

Main information

Designation
Accredited official statistics
Data provider
Local Authorities
Data source
No specific source from data provider
Time period covered
April 2006 to March 2025
Dataset ID
5d159f50-e1bb-43b3-9275-30f9c031ba41

Overview

Summary of dataset and variables

The information presented here covers houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), as estimated by local authorities.

Data collection or calculation

The information presented here is collected via annual returns from Welsh planning authorities on Hazards & Licences during each year.

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Welsh Government
Contact email
stats.housing@gov.wales