However, there were quite different patterns of independence within this broad age group. In 1996, young people aged 15-19 predominantly lived with their parents. For both age groups of young people living away from their parents, the most common form of household was a group household. For young people who have not yet formed their own family, a group household provides the economic advantage of shared costs. The tenure type of young households was related to the family type of those households and their life-cycle stage.
Young households are more likely than older households to live in medium or high density housing.
Includes other renters. Barriers to private renting With two thirds of young households in the private rental market, barriers to renting may have significant impacts on young people. Some landlords and agents may have negative perceptions about young people, especially young groups wishing to share accommodation 1 . There is no single standard measure of housing affordability. One measure used in housing research is the ratio of housing costs to income 2 .