Children of renters have much higher rates of deprivation than those who live in owner-occupied homes

Research shows 13.8% of children under 16 experienced material deprivation in 2024, up from 12.6% in 2021.

More than a third of renters now cannot afford a one-week family holiday for their children, four times higher than the rate among parents who own their own home, at 8.6%.

Research from the Central Statistics Office also shows 31.1% of children who live in rented accommodation experienced material deprivation in 2024, up from 28.3% in 2021. The comparable rates for children living in owner-occupied households was much lower, at 3.7% in 2024 and 2.8% in 2021.