In 2018, 8.3% of land in England was of a developed use with 91.5% non-developed and 0.2% vacant (unclassified in terms of land use). The highest percentages of land use were agriculture (62.8%), forest, open land and water (21%) and residential gardens (4.8%). The amount of land with developed use varies significantly by English region. London has the highest percentage of land in developed use at 39.6%. The South West has the lowest figure at 6.7%. Land use in England 2018 by group as a proportion of total land use area Source:
Land Use in England 2018, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, May 2019