High housing costs push more UK households to live further from work

The shift is partly driven by the search for more affordable housing, while some households are also looking for extra space or a quieter lifestyle outside towns and cities. The result is a longer daily distance between home and work for many workers.

Hybrid working has made that choice easier because people who only need to attend the office two or three days a week can manage a longer journey more readily. The trend reflects the way housing costs and flexible working are reshaping everyday travel decisions.