Freedom of information response

Waiting list for social and council housing

Publication date: 
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Request: 

What is the total number of people currently on a waiting list for social and council housing?
 
What is the total number of people currently on the waiting list for social and council housing that are non-UK nationals?
 
What is the breakdown of non-UK nationals on the waiting list by nationality?

Response: 

Question 1: total number of applicants on the housing register is 3386

Question 2 & 3 are answered in the attached spreadsheet

We are unable to provide an exact number for question 2 and 3 above as: 

  • There is a low number involved. 
  • The release of this information could identify individuals which would constitute their personal data under the Data Protection Act  
  • There is no prior expectation on the part of these individuals that their personal information would be published in the wider public domain under the FOI Act 
  • Personal data of any other person is exempt under section 40 (2) of the Data Protection Act. 

However in the interests of transparency we are able to provide this information to you categorised as fewer than 5 to give you an indication of the figures 

Request reference:
FOI 13480