The bar chart illustrates the number of households that rented accommodations in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
Overall, it can clearly be seen that before 1971 a few people lived in rented accommodations compared to after 1971. It is also notable that individuals rented the most living spaces in 1991.
To begin with, the figure was at only 10% at the beginning of the period. However, it increased rapidly reaching about 21% in 1939, after which it fell to roughly 14% in 1951. It rose slightly to 17% in 1961, and then climbed sharply to 30% in 1971.
Starting from 1971, the figure grew steadily, accounting for around 33% in 1981, reaching its peak 38% in 1991. Then in 2001, it experienced a slight decline in roughly 1%. The percentage was a bit lower at the end of the given period standing at about 35%.
