Crap Towns / Test Valley / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Test Valley?
In the Test Valley council area, 307 homes had stood empty for more than six months on 6 October 2025: 0.52% of all homes, 56% lower than England's 1.17%.
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| Period | Empty homes | Share | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2013 | 193 | 0.38% | 0.93% |
| October 2014 | 194 | 0.38% | 0.88% |
| October 2015 | 189 | 0.37% | 0.86% |
| October 2016 | 110 | 0.21% | 0.84% |
| October 2017 | 205 | 0.38% | 0.86% |
| October 2018 | 186 | 0.34% | 0.89% |
| October 2019 | 180 | 0.33% | 0.92% |
| October 2020 | 205 | 0.36% | 1.09% |
| October 2021 | 172 | 0.30% | 0.95% |
| October 2022 | 206 | 0.36% | 0.99% |
| October 2023 | 210 | 0.36% | 1.03% |
| October 2024 | 283 | 0.48% | 1.03% |
| October 2025 | 307 | 0.52% | 1.17% |
| Council | % of homes empty, October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Wiltshire | 1.07% |
| West Berkshire | 1.05% |
| Southampton | 1.02% |
| New Forest | 0.96% |
| Basingstoke and Deane | 0.73% |
| Winchester | 0.69% |
| Eastleigh | 0.68% |
| Test Valley | 0.52% |
| Across England | 1.17% |