Official figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) reveal the number of Gypsy and Traveller caravan sites across England. The report provides a comprehensive count of both authorised and unauthorised sites, detailing total pitches and caravan numbers.
Since January 2010, the number of caravans on authorised sites increased by 556 to a total of 15,274. Conversely, unauthorised sites saw a significant decline of 26% compared to the previous year. The drop was more pronounced on land not owned by Gypsies or Travellers, with a 26% decrease, while land owned by them saw a smaller 8% decline.
Overall, the total number of caravans across England rose marginally by 46 to 18,383 in January 2011. The East of England recorded the highest concentration, accounting for 24% of all caravans, followed by the South East. London and the North East had the lowest numbers.
Notable sites include Cottingley Springs in Leeds, with the highest caravan capacity at 120, and Duchy Road in Salford, which has the most pitches at 61. An interactive map colour-coded by pitch numbers shows all 276 official sites, with data available for download.
