Men Outnumber Women Among Jersey’s Homeless Population

Men accounted for the majority of people experiencing homelessness in Jersey during 2025, according to newly published figures.

The Homelessness in Jersey report, covering the period from 1 July to 30 September 2025, found that nearly three-quarters of those recorded as homeless were men. Women made up a quarter of cases, while a small proportion identified as another gender.

During the three-month period, homelessness services logged 344 visits involving 333 individuals. Of these, 280 people were described as “houseless”, meaning they were staying in temporary or institutional accommodation rather than sleeping rough.

Substance misuse was identified as the most common factor linked to homelessness among men, accounting for 17% of cases. For women, domestic abuse was the leading cause, with almost a third of cases involving individuals who were at risk of, experiencing, or fleeing abuse.

Employment information was recorded for 328 people using homelessness services. The data showed that 96 were in work, while the majority were unemployed. A further 13 people were retired, and others were either studying or in part-time jobs.

Age profiles differed between men and women. The largest group of homeless men was aged between 46 and 55, while women were most commonly aged 25 or under.

In total, more than 480 reasons for homelessness were recorded by four service providers, including issues such as mental health difficulties, substance use, and changes in accommodation.