The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
The percentage of households living in owned accommodation:
1918: almost 23%
1939: almost 32%
1953: almost 32%
1961: almost 40%
1971: 50%
1981: 60%
1991: less than 70%
2001: just under 70%
2011: almost 65%
The percentage of households living in rented accommodation:
1918: under 80%
1939: under 70%
1953: under 70%
1961: just under 60%
1971: 50%
1981: 40%
1991: almost 32%
2001: roughly over 30%
2011: around 37%
Write a summary comparison in no more than 150 words.
Between 1918 and 2011, the percentage of households living in owned accommodation in England and Wales experienced significant fluctuations. In 1918, around 23% of households lived in owned accommodation, which increased slightly to almost 32% by 1939. The percentage remained relatively stable until 1961 when it reached almost 40%. A substantial shift occurred by 1971, with 50% of households residing in owned accommodation. The trend continued upward, remaining at 60% in 1981, and reaching a peak of above 70% until 2001. However, in 2011, the percentage dropped to almost 65%.
Conversely, the percentage of households living in rented accommodation followed an inverse pattern. In 1918, under 80% of households rented their homes, which declined to under 70% by 1939 and remained relatively steady until 1961, at just under 60%. By 1981, the percentage decreased to 40% and continued to decline to almost 32% in 1991. The trend persisted with a slight decrease to over 30% in 2001, and then rose to around 37% in 2011.
Overall, the data demonstrates a gradual shift towards increased homeownership and a corresponding decline in the proportion of households living in rented accommodation over the studied period.
Or:
In 2011, almost 65% of households in England and Wales lived in owned accommodation, while around 37% resided in rented accommodation. This indicates that the majority of households were homeowners, comprising nearly two-thirds of the population. On the other hand, rented accommodation was chosen by just over one-third of households.
This comparison highlights the continued dominance of owned accommodation as the preferred housing option in 2011, with a substantial majority of households embracing homeownership. In contrast, the proportion of households opting for rented accommodation remained significantly lower, suggesting that renting was less popular among the general population.
It is important to note that this comparison is specific to the year 2011 and does not reflect the historical trends observed over the entire period from 1918 to 2011.
Or:
Throughout the years between 1918 and 2011, the percentage of households in owned accommodation witnessed a general upward trend. It started at nearly 23% in 1918 and experienced fluctuations, reaching its peak of 60% in 1981. However, it gradually declined thereafter, settling at almost 65% in 2011.
In contrast, the percentage of households in rented accommodation displayed a corresponding inverse pattern. It started at under 80% in 1918, dropped consistently until 1991 when it reached its lowest point of almost 32%, and then slightly increased to around 37% in 2011.
This comparison demonstrates a significant shift towards homeownership, as the percentage of households in owned accommodation increased over time, while the proportion of households in rented accommodation steadily decreased. This indicates a preference for homeownership as the more popular choice for housing in England and Wales.