Average age of first-time home buyers in the UK 2011-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Feb 15, 2024

Since 2011, the average age of British citizens buying their first home in the United Kingdom (UK) increased by three years. In 2011, the average age for the country was 29, while in 2023, it reached 32 years. Nevertheless, the average age varied in different regions.

Average age of first-time home buyer in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2011 to 2023

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January 2024

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

2011 to 2023

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