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Reasons for youth homelessness in England (UK) 2015

Reasons why young people became homeless in England (UK) in August 2015

The data displays the reasons why young people became homeless in England in September 2015. The most common reason was that parents or care-givers were no longer able or no longer willing to accommodate them.

Parents/care-givers no longer able or willing to accommodate	47
Other relatives or friends no longer able or willing to accommodate	20
Mental or physical health problems	10
Drug or alcohol problems	9
Abuse of domestic violence	9
Other	8
Unemployment	7
Eviction or threat of eviction	6
Overcrowded housing	5
Financial problems caused by benefits reduction	5
Leaving institutional care	5
ASB or crime	4
Non-violent relationship breakdown with partner	3
Other debt-related issues	3
End of tenancy (private rented sector)	2
Rent or mortgage arrears	2

Reasons for youth homelessness in England (UK) 2015

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