Electronic drums have only been around for a few years and are rapidly overtaking acoustic drums in popularity, particularly with new drummers.
You can purchase some very dubious products from a well known toy store chain, but these are really just toys and nowhere near good enough for anyone wanting to be serious about learning the art of drumming.
The most popular kits are those from leading brands such as Roland and Yamaha and now with the launch of the compact Roland HD-1V at less than £500, anyone can have a great sounding drumkit without the hassle of an acoustic kit.