Average UK first-time buyer age hits 34 as Brits compromise to get on ladder
- Posted on March 18, 2026
- By The Daily Star
- 8 Views
Average UK first-time buyer age hits 34 as Brits compromise to get on ladder

The average first-time homebuyer is now 34 years old, with eight in ten willing to compromise on their ideal property as homeownership becomes increasingly unaffordable.