ZAYN MALIK: THE BROODING ONE

ONCE UPON A TIME: Malik grew up in a rented home in a working-class neighbourhood in Bradford in the north of England with his three sisters and British Pakistani father, Yaser, and English mother, Tricia. He attended a co-ed state school. NOW: After leaving the band before the official hiatus, which has just begun, Malik was the first to release solo material, going straight to number one on both sides of the Atlantic with single Pillowtalk. His ongoing relationship with supermodel Gigi Hadid (right, with Malik) has also boosted his fame – and earning potential. THE HOUSES: Five years ago he bought a £280,000 four-bedroom house in Bradford for his family, and even bought a £250,000 three-bedroom bungalow in Dorset for the mother of his ex – Perrie Edwards of girl band Little Mix – but is thought to have sold the house after they split. In 2012, he paid £3.65m for a futuristic five-bedroom house in Hertfordshire with chrome front doors, four bathrooms and an outdoor pool. He also owns a £4m London home and a sprawling £3.6m apartment in LA. THE CARS: He may not have a driving licence, but that hasn’t stopped him from splashing out on a Bentley Continental GT (right). As you do. THE CLOTHES: Malik’s fashion nous is proving lucrative after he put his name to a men’s footwear collection for designer Giuseppe Zanotti. The ‘Zigi’ boots – fans’ nickname for Zayn and girlfriend Gigi – cost £950 a pair. TRIVIA: With 53 tattoos at the last count, Malik’s ink habit has cost him around £7,000. He has also admitted to battling an eating disorder. DON’T TELL THE BANK MANAGER: Malik likes to graffiti all his homes – not ideal when it comes to prospective viewings.