New research shows who is most affected by their living conditions during the Coronavirus lockdown
A poll conducted by Quality of Life Foundation and Portland Communications highlights how young people, people who live in towns and cities and renters are being affected by their living conditions more than other groups during lockdown.
Young people are more dissatisfied with the size, outdoor space and broadband connectivity of their homes than their elder counterparts.
Those in towns and cities are much less satisfied with their homes compared to those living in the suburbs or countryside. People in rural areas reported that better access to nature and a greater feeling of support from their neighbours were helping wellbeing during this time of social distancing.
Renters also reported being less satisfied with their homes than those who own their property.
The findings, from the Quality of Life Foundation and Portland, highlight the growing impact the housing crisis is having on young people in particular, who are more likely to be living in urban rented accommodation.
The online poll asked a sample of the general public how satisfied they are with different aspects of their homes and communities, and to what extent this has been affected by the coronavirus lockdown. The 1,000 respondents come from cities, towns and villages across the UK, and live in a mix of housing types including flats, terraces, semi-detached and detached homes.