1 in 3 British homes 'too small for kids'
Published: 31 January 2012
British families are struggling to allow their children to sleep in separate rooms, with house prices resulting in many kids sharing, research shows.
A third of Brits do not believe their home is big enough to accommodate their family properly, with many relying on bunk beds and smaller play spaces in kids bedrooms.One in four children share bedrooms with a sibling or other family member, according to research by FindaProperty.com, rising to 35 per cent of households in London.
There is also concern among a number of parents that, if they had another child, they would not have enough space to live comfortably.
Commenting on the findings, the website's property analyst Samantha Baden explained: "Very few families can afford to buy or rent a property that meets their exact size and location requirements, and as a result, they are often forced to compromise on one or the other."
The average cost of a three bedroom home in the UK is £193,000, which is pricing many families out of this housing bracket.
While lack of space in the capital is more likely due to higher prices, younger couples from across the UK are also feeling the pinch, with 38 per cent concerned that they do not have enough space to accommodate their children.
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