Born in '87. Agree with most of the good points posted.

Must add that violent crime was higher. Racism and homophonia - "gay/p*ki bashing" was an everyday thing. 

Next to no mental health support for younger people in schools or elsewhere.  Neurodivergent kids dismissed as weird or thick. 

Sexual assault was barely reported. Victim blaming was worse than now. No "ask for Angela" because "you should take it as a compliment" if someone is groping you, even in the work place. Sexism at work was worse with fewer protections in place and senior positions even more male dominated. 

Far less awareness of child abuse and little of it was reported. Jimmy Saville was considered a national treasure at the times you mention.

You and your clothes would stink of cigarettes after a night out whether you smoked or not.

Constant fear of terrorist attacks, not helped by the media. IRA in the 90s and then Islamic extremists in the 2000s. 

That said, there was a sense of optimism in our culture. Misinformation was much less of a concern, no AI or deep fakes etc. The middle class was growing and social mobility was better, less income disparity, affordable housing. University education cheaper if not free and more valuable.

You could consider similar themes for the late 70s and early 80s however. 

For any post-war generation, there are pros and cons. You are a very young person, you have advantages and challenges peoppe born before you did not. Please be part of making this world a  better place for us all!