As of January 2025, there are 38 habitable buildings at least 100 m (330 ft) tall under construction in the UK – 22 in London, eight in Greater Manchester, five in Birmingham, two in Leeds and one in Sheffield.

In recent years, some council or ex-council high-rises in the United Kingdom, including Trellick Tower, Keeling House, and Sivill House, have become popular with young professionals due to their excellent views, desirable locations, and architectural pedigrees, …

This list contains all types of structures 150 metres (490 ft) in height or more, which is the accepted criterion for a building to qualify as a skyscraper in the United Kingdom. Entries in italics denote approximate figures. Insulated against ground.

By 1975 a total of 440,000 high-rise flats for public housing had been created in the UK. It was fuelled by a government subsidy that increased with every extra storey.

Apr 27, 2019 · The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have responded to a Freedom Of Information request from Tower Blocks UK, disclosing two substantial lists of residential buildings in England, over 18 metres in height.

The UK’s skyline continues to evolve, with new and even taller residential buildings planned for the future. While London – and Canary Wharf, in particular – is home to many such buildings, it’s Manchester where two of the tallest new skyscrapers are currently planned.

Oct 30, 2019 · The UK has just 17 high-rise buildings over 150m (492ft.) in height and just one building – The Shard in London – over 300m. Definitions of high-rise buildings vary, but an interesting report by AMA Research looks at UK regional and London developments of 15-20 storeys and above.

Mar 27, 2024 · Developers are planning to build scores of new tall buildings across London over the next few years in a remarkable skyscraper boom that shows no sign of slowing.

Aug 3, 2021 · Across the UK at July 2021 there are 1,277 existing high-rise buildings and structures that are at least 50m tall and 266 that are at least 75m tall, the vast majority of which are in London, while other key locations include Birmingham and Manchester.

Sep 4, 2024 · Modern Tall Buildings in England, UK High-Rise Information + Images. post updated 23 January 2025