72 per cent of UK singles would date a tradesperson – but not for the reason you might think!
Posted by: electime 14th February 2025
72 per cent of UK singles would date a tradesperson this Valentine’s Day, with gardeners topping the table as the most datable. But tradesperson appeal on the dating scene is no longer driven by the traditional cliche of rugged sex appeal, but rather a stable career path and the chance to save money on home repairs.
That’s according to a survey of nearly 1,600 UK singles*, commissioned by HaMuch, the best place to find the country’s best tradespeople.
The survey reveals that 72 per cent of UK singles would be open to dating a tradesperson this Valentine’s Day.
In fact, 14 per cent of those surveyed admitted to having previously flirted with a tradesperson that they’ve employed.
What’s more, one in 10 have gone as far as calling them back to their home to fix an imaginary or self-made issue so they had the chance to flirt with them some more.
But which tradesperson holds the most appeal on the dating scene?
Gardeners ranked as the most datable, closely followed by electricians, with builders and carpenters also ranking in the top five, along with car mechanics.
But it’s not the traditional cliche of rugged sex appeal that makes the modern-day tradie appealing on the dating scene.
In fact, when asked why they would want to date a tradesperson, just 3 per cent stated it was down to a sexual fantasy.
The key reason? UK singles find the prospect of a significant other with a stable career choice appealing, with the ability to save money on home repairs also ranking highly.
Founder and CEO of HaMuch.com, Tarquin Purdie, commented:
“Times are changing and when it comes to dating, the appeal of a tradesperson is no longer driven by the prospect of a rollabout in the tool shed with a good looking gardener, but rather the job stability and cost saving potential that a career in the trades provides.
Whilst this puts a bit of a dampener on the romanticised image previously held by tradespeople, it does make sense given the far higher cost of living that we’re now contending with, which is particularly tough for those living on their own.
But this Valentine’s Day we would like to remind the nation’s singles that our app is purely for finding skilled tradespeople, so please don’t flock to it in hopes of finding love.”
Data tables and sources
Full data tables and sources can be viewed online, here.
