Question 1

Study Table 1, which shows the annual housing completions and net household growth (in thousands) in the South East of England between 2016 and 2021, highlighting regional settlement and housing market challenges in the UK.

Table 1: Housing completions and net household growth (thousands) in the South East, 2016–2021

Year	Housing Completions (thousands)	Net Household Growth (thousands)
2016	28.5	32.4
2017	31.2	34.8
2018	33.4	38.6
2019	35.8	41.2
2020	30.1	39.5
2021	32.6	42.1

Using the data in Table 1, calculate the percentage shortfall of housing completions relative to the net household growth in the South East region in the year 2020. Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

The UK settlement, population and economic challenges

Table 1: Housing completions and net household growth (thousands) in the South East, 2016–2021

The UK settlement, population and economic challenges Questions

The UK settlement, population and economic challenges

Question 1

Table 1: Housing completions and net household growth (thousands) in the South East, 2016–2021

The UK settlement, population and economic challenges Questions