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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The State of the Estate in 2023-24

22 May 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Georgia Gould Lab Queen's Park and Maida Vale

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK's central government estate in 2023-24 includes 203,300 assets with a total floor area of 159.5 million m.
  • The value of the estate has increased to 191.5 billion due to inflationary pressures and higher demand in certain sectors.
  • The report notes reductions in emissions as part of sustainability efforts.

Issue summary

This statement addresses the progress made in improving the efficiency and sustainability of the UK's central government estate for the year 2023-24.

Action requested

The report confirms that the estate comprises 203,300 assets with a total floor area of 159.5 million m², an increase in value to £191.5 billion due to inflationary pressures and higher demand in certain sectors. The report also highlights reductions in emissions.

Key facts

  • The estate comprises 203,300 assets with a total floor area of 159.5 million m².
  • The estate’s value increased by 5.6% to £191.5 billion.
  • Overall emissions had reduced by 40.9%, while direct emissions saw a 14.7% reduction.
  • Running costs increased by 8.0% to £25.6 billion.
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