The average floor area of dwellings in England in 2024 varied by tenure type. In this year, the usable floor area was largest for owner occupiers (110 square meters), followed by private renters (75 square meters). The smallest dwellings were those belonging to social renters (66 square meters). In 2025, around 4 million houses in England were of the social housing kind.
Average floor area of houses in England in 2024, by tenure type
(in square meters)
Characteristic
Average floor area in square meters
Owner occupiers
110
Private renters
75
Social renters
66
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