Southall Housing Research

King’s College London is undertaking a research project to explore individuals’ experiences of migration in relation to the private rental sector (PRS) in Southall, west London. Whilst remaining a key site of investment for many, the PRS is also the most accessible form of housing for migrants, both historically and today. Yet, the PRS is at the sharp end of Britain’s housing crisis, where conditions tend to be poorest and rents are highest. Alongside Southall’s history of migration has been housing discrimination, deprivation, and unaffordability, which has long been a priority for local and national governments alike, but remains a significant challenge. This research seeks to understand this relationship and the particular challenges faced by Southall residents in order to better inform policy and activism.

The project is keen to hear from anyone with relevant lived experience or knowledge of the PRS in Southall. For more information, please contact: fraser.curry@kcl.ac.uk.