80,000 3-generation homes in the UK

Over 80,000 household in the UK now have 3 generations living in them, with the middle generation supporting both their parents and their children (including adult children), according to insurance provider Prudential.

Other interesting facts from their recent survey:

  • 18% of respondents said they had adult children living at home
  • 74% of parents surveyed are worried their children will live with them into their adulthood because they will be unable to afford to buy homes
  • 15% of respondents have adult children or elderly relatives living nearby that they regularly look after and do chores for