Heritage Insights
Gain insights from the latest research coming out of the heritage sector and research professionals. You can use this resource alongside Heritage Counts content to support informed decision-making at every level.
Gain insights from the latest research coming out of the heritage sector and research professionals. You can use this resource alongside Heritage Counts content to support informed decision-making at every level.
New Homes from Vacant Historic Buildings
Our historic places and spaces are a crucial part of our national stock of homes, workspaces and community spaces.
Profiling Energy Use in London’s Conservation Areas
Insights from University College London's 3D Stock Model.
Heritage Labour Market Intelligence
Information about the heritage workforce and good practice how best to collect this information.
New ways of doing and thinking – Lessons from the HSHAZ Evaluation
Find out more about the approaches and methods used by the HSHAZ Evaluation team.
Unlocking The Power of the Past: Why Heritage-led Regeneration Works
Find out how heritage-led regeneration is a holistic way to approach regeneration and development projects
Coventry: A Demonstrator Project for the HSHAZ Programme
An evaluation of the impact of the Coventry Demonstrator High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project.
Testing the Tools: Statistical Anomaly Detection in Footfall Patterns
We explore how statistical anomaly detection was used to review the robustness of footfall data.
Research Summaries
Life Satisfaction
Research by Historic England, funded by the Culture Heritage Capital programme, shows a clear connection between heritage and personal wellbeing.
Beyond Ticket Prices: Understanding the Value of England’s Historic Attractions Sites
How do we measure economic and social value in a way that captures the additional benefits people receive beyond just the ticketed experience?
Historic Churches: Deeply Valued, Difficult to Value
This study presents a novel economic approach that aims to better articulate the public value of historic churches.