Independent Age is focused on improving the lives of those facing financial hardship in later life. One overlooked group is older renters – people who are among the most likely to be in poverty in later life. The housing crisis is having a significant impact on people renting in older age, leading them to concentrate in deprived localities and potentially driving many out of their existing communities.
Key statistics
Only two local authorities saw a decrease in the total older population.
Only two local authorities saw an increased proportion of older social renters.
28% of renters aged 65–74 and 33% of renters aged 75+ live in non-decent homes.
What is Independent Age calling for?
Independent Age wants the UK Government to:
Have you been affected?
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this report, reach out for help. Call our Helpline free on 0800 319 6789 to arrange to speak to one of our expert advisers. We also have a range of free housing information on our website.
If you would like to share your renting story with us, you can email our campaigns team, who are here to listen sensitively and without judgement. We won’t ever share your story without your permission or ask you to do anything you’re not comfortable with.
Want to know more?
Read our full briefing to learn more about the local changes in older private and social renters.
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> Hidden renters: The unseen faces of the rising older rental wave
Full dataset tables are available on request. If you would like access, please contact policy@independentage.org.