Stab threats, drugged-up neighbours & filthy streets Inside Britain’s HMO capital where locals are ‘living a nightmare’
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Sun
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In brief
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire faces escalating social challenges as rapid growth in House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) properties transforms the historic market town. Residents report deteriorating living conditions including increased crime, substance abuse issues, and urban decay. The conversion of traditional residential areas into multi-occupancy rentals has strained local infrastructure and community cohesion, prompting concerns from families and long-time inhabitants about neighborhood safety and quality of life.
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Stab threats, drugged-up neighbours & filthy streets Inside Britain’s HMO capital where locals are ‘living a nightmare’
IT is the proud market town where neighbours looked out for each other and children played freely in the street. Now Mansfield in Nottinghamshire has been dubbed the “HMO hotspot of Britain”, a pla…
