Homes without access to outside space

Homes without access to outside space

We take a quick look at the demand for outside space

  • One in eight households (12%) in Great Britain have no access to a private or shared garden during the coronavirus lockdown.
  • Private outdoor space was the strongest design-based predictor of comfort during lockdown and the most valued quality of a home during the pandemic.
  • It is no surprise that buyers and renters have been in search of private outside space, with ‘Garden’ the most popular search term in 2020.
  • With spring just round the corner, homeowners will soon be making the most of their sought-after outside space. Source: Dataloft, ONS, Place Alliance, Zoopla


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