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First-Time Buyers in England Now Average Age 34

3/19/2026

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Skipton Group's research finds the average age of first-time buyers in England has risen to 34, up from 29 in the mid-1990s.
The decline in buyers under 25, now 6%, helps explain the age shift.
More than half require dual incomes and larger deposits, with many relying on family support.
The report notes buyers are more likely to purchase larger, better-quality homes, and to prefer houses over flats.

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Story summary

Skipton Group's research finds the average age of first-time buyers in England has risen to 34, up from 29 in the mid-1990s.
The decline in buyers under 25, now 6%, helps explain the age shift.
More than half require dual incomes and larger deposits, with many relying on family support.
The report notes buyers are more likely to purchase larger, better-quality homes, and to prefer houses over flats.