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ONS Reports Housing Affordability Ratios as HM Treasury Funds Social Housing

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What happened

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The Office for National Statistics reported that in 2025, the median home sold in England cost 7.6 times median earnings, and 6.0 times earnings in Wales. This followed a budget announcement by HM Treasury, where Chancellor John Healey directed billions toward social and affordable housing in England. The budget did not announce a broad redesign of taxes on home ownership or purchasing.

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Why it matters

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While the affordability ratios improved from 2024, they remain above the ONS benchmark of five times earnings. HM Treasury allocated an additional £1.5 billion for social and affordable housing, and the Your First Home scheme received £4.7 billion to support first-time buyers in England.

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Who's involved

Office for National StatisticsReleased statistics on housing affordability relative to earnings
HM TreasuryGovernment department that allocated billions to social housing
John HealeyBritish politician who executed the budget through HM Treasury

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Joseph Rowntree FoundationSpeculative
Joseph Rowntree Foundation might see changes in the housing cost crisis it monitors due to government funding for social and affordable housing.

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