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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In 2020, Attleborough’s housing market mirrored the UK’s surge as lockdown lifted, with homes selling in days and prices climbing fast. Yet many of those pandemic purchases are now returning to the market. Shifting work patterns, higher mortgage costs, and lifestyle reassessments are reshaping today’s property landscape.