The pie charts illustrate the proportion of housing that was owned and rented in the UK in 1991 and 2007.
Overall, home ownership accounted for the largest share in both years. However, while the proportion of homeowners increased over time, social renting experienced a notable decline. By contrast, private renting showed a slight rise.
In 1991, 60% of people in the UK owned their homes, making this the most common form of housing. Social renting was the second largest category, representing 23% of the total. Private renting accounted for 11%, whereas social housing made up the smallest proportion at 6%.
By 2007, the percentage of homeowners had risen significantly to 70%, consolidating its dominant position. In contrast, social renting fell sharply to 17%, indicating a clear downward trend. Private renting remained unchanged at 11%, while social housing decreased considerably to just 2%, becoming the least prevalent housing type.
In summary, the data shows a clear shift towards home ownership in the UK between 1991 and 2007, accompanied by a decline in rented accommodation, particularly in the social housing sector.