Hundreds of overcrowded homes in Adur
Hundreds of households were classed as overcrowded in Adur, according to figures from the 2021 census show.
A campaign group has blamed overcrowding on slow rates of housebuilding and "skyrocketing" rents across England and Wales.
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Hide AdFigures show around 835 homes were judged to be overcrowded in Adur – 3% of all homes in the area.
Meanwhile, 19,380 homes (70%) were classed as 'under-occupied' – meaning they had rooms to spare.
Overcrowding is calculated by looking at how many rooms are available in a residence and assessing whether they are adequate for the number of people living there.
The ONS' figures show renters were more likely to live in crowded accommodation than those who own their own homes.
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