On the move – Footloose population

On the move – Footloose population

We look at the migration of people within the UK during the last 12 months

  • Nearly 1.5 million people changed region in the UK even before the pandemic.
  • Since the pandemic housing market demand has increased significantly, with people making lifestyle decisions, balancing distance to work, family and hobbies.
  • Proportionally Scotland, Wales and the South West witnessed the most significant increases in their resident population due to internal migration in the year to June 2020.
  • With annual house price growth reaching 13.4% in June (Nationwide), all regions are experiencing upward pressure on house prices. Source: Dataloft, ONS, 2020. Internal migration only


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