Share of people who moved or are likely to move from their property due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom UK as of September 2020, by region
Characteristic
Already moved
More likely to move
North East
1%
7%
Scotland
3%
9%
Yorkshire and the Humber
3%
11%
East of England
3%
9%
South East
3%
11%
West Midlands
4%
4%
East Midlands
4%
7%
Wales
4%
8%
UK
4%
14%
London
5%
7%
South West
6%
9%
North West
6%
15%
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has impacted people in various ways such as job or income loss. According to a survey among 2,000 people in the United Kingdom (UK), four percent moved because of COVID-19, while 14 percent were still only planning to move. North West was the region with the highest potential share of people who consider moving or already moved at 21 percent.
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Building Societies Association. (September 17, 2020). Share of people who moved or are likely to move from their property due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom UK as of September 2020, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1175223/covid-19-share-of-people-who-moved-or-plan-to-move-home-united-kingdom/
Building Societies Association. "Share of people who moved or are likely to move from their property due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom UK as of September 2020, by region." Chart. September 17, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1175223/covid-19-share-of-people-who-moved-or-plan-to-move-home-united-kingdom/
Building Societies Association. (2020). Share of people who moved or are likely to move from their property due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom UK as of September 2020, by region. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/1175223/covid-19-share-of-people-who-moved-or-plan-to-move-home-united-kingdom/
Building Societies Association. "Share of People Who Moved or Are Likely to Move from Their Property Due to The Coronavirus (Covid-19) in The United Kingdom Uk as of September 2020, by Region." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 17 Sep 2020, /statistics/1175223/covid-19-share-of-people-who-moved-or-plan-to-move-home-united-kingdom/
Building Societies Association, Share of people who moved or are likely to move from their property due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom UK as of September 2020, by region ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1175223/covid-19-share-of-people-who-moved-or-plan-to-move-home-united-kingdom/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Share of people who moved or are likely to move from their property due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United Kingdom UK as of September 2020, by region [Graph], Building Societies Association, September 17, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1175223/covid-19-share-of-people-who-moved-or-plan-to-move-home-united-kingdom/
