https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/bulletins/privaterentandhousepricesuk/september2026
Main points
- Average UK monthly private rent increased by 3.8%, to £1,400, in the 12 months to August 2026 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is up from 3.7% in the 12 months to July 2026.
- Average rents increased to £1,459 (4.0%) in England, £846 (4.3%) in Wales, and £1,013 (1.1%) in Scotland, in the 12 months to August 2026.
- In Northern Ireland, average rents increased to £874 (1.6%), in the 12 months to June 2026.
- In England, private rent annual inflation was highest in the North East and North West (5.8%), and lowest in the South East (3.0%), in the 12 months to August 2026.
- Average UK house prices increased by 1.4%, to £273,000, in the 12 months to July 2026 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is down from 1.5% in the 12 months to June 2026.
- Average house prices increased to £293,000 (1.1%) in England, £215,000 (2.6%) in Wales, and £196,000 (2.3%) in Scotland, in the 12 months to July 2026.
Category: Housing