As the number of adult children living at home continues to rise in the UK, Legal & General, set out to uncover the attitudes and reasons driving the increase in multigenerational living across the country.
By surveying over 2,000 UK adults, Legal & General has explored and gained valuable insights into life under one roof for Cardiff residents:
Key insights include:
- In Cardiff, 68% of residents believe multigenerational living will likely increase
- 42% of Cardiff residents view multigenerational living positively, while only 13% hold a negative view
- 54% of residents cite lack of privacy as the main challenge of multigenerational living. Reduced personal time (46%) and less physical privacy (34%) are also seen as significant concerns
- Among Cardiff residents, 42% would allow their adult children to move in, 31% are open to their mothers, and 29% to siblings. However, 17% wouldn’t let anyone move in.
The survey revealed that overall, 30% of UK residents live in a multi-generational household, with men tending to stay living in the family home more (32%) compared to women (27%).
London and Birmingham ranked as the UK cities with the highest rates of multi-generational living, with 38% of respondents living in the same home with two or more adult generations.
Paula Llewellyn, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at Legal and General comments:
“As the UK faces rising living costs and evolving lifestyle habits, our study reveals how financial pressures, cultural expectations, and family bonds shape multi-generational living. Britons value the benefits of shared households, reflecting a broader shift towards intergenerational support and adaptability in modern living arrangements.”