“This research shows just how far the consequences of the gender pay gap extend,” said SpareRoom spokesperson Miriam Tierney.

“It’s not just about how much you earn, it’s about how that affects the fundamental things in life. In simple terms, it’s relatively more expensive to rent in the UK if you’re female. That means the one thing at the heart of all our lives, having a secure, affordable home, is harder for some people, simply because of their gender.”

So, what can we actually do to properly address the gender pay gap once and for all?

You can write to your MP and sign the #RightToKnow petition, which is calling for women to have the legal right to know if they are being paid less than a male colleague for doing equal work.

The gender rent gap means women spend this much more of their wage on renting