Table 1
Housing situation of Londoners aged 16–34 years, 2001–11.
| HOUSEHOLD TYPE | 2001 (n) | 2011 (n) | CHANGE (n) | CHANGE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single and living alone | 225,978 | 202,525 | –23,453 | –10% |
| Single and living in a multi-adult household | 130,315 | 166,588 | 36,273 | +28% |
[i] Source: ONS (2016).
Table 2
Dwelling characteristics presenting difficulties when working from home.
| Shortage of suitable work surfaces (tables, desks) | 47% |
| Not enough space in the home | 45% |
| Inadequate Wi-Fi | 32% |
[i] Note: Multiple responses are permitted.
Table 3
Challenges faced by sharers working from home (related to physical layout).
| Lack of privacy (e.g. for video calls) | 42% |
| Noise | 42% |
| Needing to use the same room for work | 34% |
| Needing to use the same work surface (table, desk) | 25% |
[i] Note: Multiple responses are permitted.
Table 4
Challenges faced by sharers working from home (related to social interaction layout).
| Incompatible daily routines/working hours | 24% |
| Interpersonal conflicts | 21% |
[i] Note: Multiple responses are permitted.
Table 5
How lockdown affected sharers’ housing aspirations/expectations.
| I am more motivated to save for home ownership | 23% |
| I am more motivated to leave shared accommodation | 18% |
| I would now prioritise having a garden/outdoor space in my next home | 16% |
| I expect to be in shared accommodation for longer | 14% |
| I am less likely to become a homeowner | 9% |
| I want to leave London as soon as possible | 9% |
| I am less likely to be able to leave shared accommodation | 4% |
| I would now prioritise living in a house rather than a flat | 3% |
[i] Note: Multiple responses are permitted.