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Baby Boomers Hold 55% of UK's Housing Wealth

3/30/2026

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  • Baby boomers own 55% of the UK's housing wealth, while those aged 40 and under hold 10%.
  • The over-60s own properties worth £3.84 trillion, including £2.925 trillion in main homes, up £35 billion from last year.
  • Younger generations collectively own £1.526 trillion, and over-65s account for 62% of outright homeowners in 2024/25.
  • Rising house prices, driven by the Covid pandemic, challenge younger buyers even as first-time transactions rise.