The bar chart compares the proportions of temporary and permanent housing ownership by families in the United Kingdom and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
Broadly, it can be seen the chart shows opposing trends, with the percentage of households in permanently-owned housing consistently surpassing the proportions of those renting a house until 1971, where they intersected. The peak of housing owned is also higher in comparison to those rented, however, both graphs showed similarly shaped fluctuations.
In terms of the amount of families living in settlements they own, the proportions began at the lower 20% in 1918 before leveling off at around 30% up to 1953. This is followed by a steady increase with a relatively constant slope until it reaches the peak ratio of approximately 69% in the year 2001 before finishing off by decreasing to the mid-60%.
In contrast, the proportion of families residing in rented accommodations started at its highest value, nearly 80%, and then dipped slightly to just over 60% during the period 1939-1953. Subsequently, the proportion dropped significantly by around 30% over approximately 40 years to its lowest recorded level before experiencing a modest increase in 2011.