The number of households on local authority waiting lists for social housing in the capital has hit the highest figure in 10 years, according to a cross-party group for councils in London.

London Councils analysed government data collected between January 1 1997 and December 31 2024, revealing that 336,366 households have been put on hold for social housing. This figure has surpassed the previous record of 344, 294 in 2013 and represents a 32% increase since 2014.