Average first-time buyer age rises to 34 in England as affordability crisis deepens
The typical age for purchasing a first property in England has climbed to 34, marking a significant shift from the mid 1990s when buyers were on average just 29 years old. The findings come from Skipton Group s annual home affordability index, which tracks the mounting obstacles facing those attempting to enter the property market. Government statistics confirm this upward trend has been building for some time, with the average age remaining above 33 since the 2021 2022 period
The typical age for purchasing a first property in England has climbed to 34, marking a significant shift from the mid 1990s when buyers were on average just 29 years old. The findings come from Skipton Group s annual home affordability index, which tracks the mounting obstacles facing those attempting to enter the property market. Government statistics confirm this upward trend has been building for some time, with the average age remaining above 33 since the 2021 2022 period
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