Housing demolitions: April 2023 to March 2024
Information on the number of dwellings demolished in Wales in April 2023 to March 2024.
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Main points
The number of dwellings demolished annually can vary considerably from year to year. It will be dependent on the level of development and clearance work within each authority over the period [footnote 1].
- In 2023-24, 106 dwellings were demolished across Wales, a 39% decrease on 2022-23 [footnote 2].
- Of the 15 local authorities where demolitions were carried out, the highest numbers were in Wrexham (32) and Flintshire (24).
- 24 renewal area demolitions took place (all in Flintshire) [footnote 3].
- Since 2016-17, no demolitions have been carried out on clearance areas in Wales [footnote 4].
Footnotes
[1] This information is used to calculate dwelling stock estimates for Wales.
[2] Includes estimated figures for Neath Port Talbot for 2023-24.
[3] Area based housing renewal schemes enable local authorities to focus activity and investment on areas that combine a need for assistance with the potential for regeneration.
[4] Clearance areas are those where the houses are deemed unfit for human habitation or are dangerous or harmful to the health of the inhabitants. The local authority declares a clearance area when it is satisfied that the most suitable method of dealing with these conditions is the demolition of all the buildings in that area.
