'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Summary
More than one in three young men aged 20-35 in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, a rise from 26% in 2000. High housing costs and the rising cost of living are the main reasons why many young adults cannot afford to live independently.Key Facts
- In 2025, 35% of young men aged 20-35 lived with their parents in the UK, compared to 22% of young women.
- The increase is linked to high rent and rising house prices.
- Nathan, 24, lives with his father in Manchester and has saved £50,000 by not paying rent.
- A study found that money problems are a major barrier for young adults leaving home.
- About three in 10 UK households were single-person households in 2025.
- Nearly half of single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
- The share of married couples has decreased, while unmarried couples and single parents are becoming more common.
- Rising food and petrol prices are major concerns, with many adults struggling to handle unexpected expenses or buy enough food.
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