'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely' - why co-housing is on the rise
Co-housing is gaining popularity in the UK as a solution to loneliness, the housing crisis, and the rising costs of elderly care. Residents live in private lodgings clustered around shared facilities to foster community and mutual support.
Why it matters
As single-person households increase, co-housing offers a scalable model for social connection and sustainable living.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Charlotte Cox South West Investigations BBC John and Nikki among 14 of of the other residents who have made Berry Park in Devon their home When Nikki Little and John Porter retired, they considered buying a bungalow for just the two of them.
The article reports on a social trend using data and personal anecdotes without taking a political stance.
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