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The bar chart illustrates the

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of

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living in either owned or rented

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in England and Wales over the period from 1918 to 2011. The data demonstrates significant changes in the housing preferences of people across different years, revealing clear trends toward

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and a gradual decline in renting.

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with, in 1918, a substantial majority of

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, approximately 78%, were living in rented

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,

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only 22% of the population owned their homes.

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significant gap between renting and owning was maintained until 1939 when there was a slight decrease in the

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of rented

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.

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,

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remained relatively low, with only minor fluctuations observed during

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period. Moving forward, a noticeable shift occurred after World War II. From 1953 onwards, the

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of owned

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began to rise steadily. By 1971, the proportion of homeowners and renters had reached an equilibrium, with both categories standing at around 50%.

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marked a pivotal point in the housing market, reflecting a growing preference for

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among the population.

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, the trend continued in

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of ownership throughout the following decades. By 2001, the

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of

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in owned

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peaked at approximately 69%,

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the proportion of rented

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had declined to just 31%.

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shift highlights the increasing importance placed on

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during

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time.

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, it is worth noting that in 2011, there was a slight reversal of

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trend, with a small increase in the

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of rented

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, rising to around 36%,

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ownership decreased slightly to 64%. In summary, the bar chart reveals a significant transformation in housing patterns in England and Wales over the period from 1918 to 2011.

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renting was

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the dominant form of

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, the mid-20th century saw a steady rise in

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, which peaked in the early 2000s.

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, recent years have shown a slight resurgence in renting, indicating a possible shift in housing preferences.