In addition to our main State of the Countryside reports we recognise the need for more detailed, topic-focused updates, produced as new data and information is released.

Over the last six months the environment in which housing and planning operates has changed significantly. The current challenging economic climate has contributed to a slower rate of housing supply, which, when set alongside strong housing demand is creating some significant pressure on the supply of affordable and market housing developments.

In our  State of the Countryside Update: Housing demand and supply, we are able to highlight how these pressures are likely to become more acute over the coming decades.

Download 'State of the Countryside Update: Housing demand and supply'

Our State of the Countryside Updates allow us to monitor key national rural indicators and to track change over time. The updates are also a way in which we fulfil our role as an independent watchdog.

Download our other updates on:

• Financial Inclusion

• Uplands

• Rural analysis of the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007

• Population and Migration

• Benefit Claimants in rural England

• Cash Purchases of Housing Stock

• Pension Credit take-up in rural areas

New updates are added here as they are released.