Discover how UK residents plan to use their gardens and how much certain types of gardens will affect decisions to purchase a property, as well as other insights relating to growing fruit and vegetables, and dealing with garden pests.
The findings of the survey
The survey covers a range of key findings:
• 80% say a garden is extremely important when choosing a new home.
• 75% say the size of the garden is the most important factor in moving home.
• 76% would not buy their dream home if the garden was small or non-existent.
• 83% of respondents would pay more for a home with a south-facing garden.
• Only 5% wouldn’t pay more for a home with a larger garden.
• 72% of respondents are likely to grow tomatoes in their garden, making them the UK home grower’s veg of choice.
Below you will find a full breakdown of the survey findings.
How important is having a garden or outdoor space when choosing a new home?
When purchasing a new home, which of the following factors are most important to you?
If a home meets all your other criteria but has a small or non-existent garden, would you still consider buying it?
How do you/would you plan to use your garden or outdoor space? (select all that apply)
How does the presence of a garden affect your perception of a home's value?
Would you be willing to pay more for a property with a larger garden?
Do you prefer new builds with smaller, low-maintenance gardens or larger gardens that require more upkeep?
How likely are you to pay more for a property with a south-facing garden?
Which garden pests do you struggle with the most in your garden?
Do you currently grow fruit or veg in your garden/allotment?
Which of these vegetables are you most likely to grow in your garden?
Which of these fruits are you most likely to grow in your garden?
Which types of plants do you grow the most in your garden?
Which garden accessories do you currently have in your garden?
Survey methodology: This survey was conducted by Hayter via email and social media. 929 respondents from across the UK participated, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Respondents were not screened and data was collected via multiple-choice questions. No weighting or data cleaning was applied. Participation was incentivised with a prize draw, which was unrelated to survey responses.