The cost of renting in the UK has risen by 8.4 percent over the last 12 months – find out how much prices have gone up in your area by using our interactive map.
Renters across England faced an average monthly cost of £1,327 in the year leading up to August, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics.
In Scotland, the average rent came in at £969 per month, while in Wales, tenants paid a more modest £752. No data was available for Northern Ireland.
Rent prices have surged across the UK, with year-on-year increases of 8.5 percent in both England and Wales and 7.6 percent in Scotland.
London saw the sharpest spike, where rents soared by 9.6 percent over the past year. Similar trends were seen in the North West, East Midlands, and West Midlands, with rents jumping by 9.2 percent.
The South East wasn’t far behind, with prices climbing by 7.7 percent, while the East of England followed closely at 7.6 percent. Yorkshire and the Humber recorded a seven percent hike, and even the North East saw a notable 6.7 percent rise.
As rental prices continue to skyrocket, the pressure on tenants across the UK shows little sign of easing.
You can see how much rents have gone up in your local area by using our interactive map.
MAP (England and Wales only)
The map is only for England and Wales as Scotland’s rent price data is not available by local authorities.
The London borough of Brent has seen the steepest rent increases in the UK, with prices soaring by 33.6 percent over the past year. Renters in Brent now face an average monthly bill of £2,121.
In the East Midlands, Melton has experienced a notable rise of 21.1 percent, bringing average rents to £786 a month.
Nearby Hinckley and Bosworth have seen a 15.1 percent increase, with rents now at £854, while Runnymede in the South East has also seen a 15.1 percent hike, pushing monthly rents to £1,590.
Other areas with significant rent increases include Greenwich in London, where rents have jumped 15 percent to £1,818, and Harborough in the East Midlands, where prices are up 14.9 percent to £907. Oldham has also seen a 14.7 percent rise, with average rents now at £797.
Kensington and Chelsea are the most expensive places to rent in the country, with the average home going for £3,418 a month.
Westminster follows closely at £3,099, while Hammersmith and Fulham average £2,585, Islington £2,557, and Camden £2,482.
