The bar chart compares the proportion of households residing in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
Overall, the percentage of those owning a house showed an upward trend, while the figure for rented properties decreased during this time frame. In addition, the data indicates a gradual shift over the years, with the proportion of households in owned accommodation steadily rising.
In 1918, only 23% of households owned their homes, while the majority, 77%, rented. This trend started to change by 1939, with a notable increase to 32% of households owning and 68% renting. The shift continued over the years, with each successive decade seeing a rise in the ownership of accommodation. By 1981, the majority of households, 60%, were living in owned accommodation, marking a significant milestone. This trend culminated in 2011, where 64% of households were in owned accommodation, reflecting a substantial 41% increase from 1918.
Conversely, the proportion of households in rented accommodation showed a consistent decline. In 1918, the majority, 77%, rented accommodation, but by 2011, this had dropped to 36%. The most significant drop occurred between 1971 and 1981 when the percentage of households in rented accommodation decreased from 48% to 40%. This decline continued steadily, reaching 31% by 1991 and 30% by 2001. Ultimately, by 2011, only 36% of households were in rented accommodation, indicating a substantial shift in housing dynamics over the decades.