UK Young Men Living with Parents Hits 35% in 2025, ONS Reports

Published on 4/17/2026

UK Young Men Living with Parents Hits 35% in 2025, ONS Reports

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According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 35% of young men aged 20-35 in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, up from 26% in 2000. This trend is attributed to high rental costs and rising house prices. In contrast, the percentage of young women in the same living situation is 22%. Additionally, almost 30% of households in the UK were comprised of single individuals in 2025, with nearly half aged 65 and over, reflecting broader changes in family structures.