Average rent in England is running ahead of the UK average — and both are still rising

ONS data shows UK average private rent reached £1,388 a month, 3.3% higher than a year earlier, while the England average was higher still at £1,446 a month.

What's the angle?

ONS data shows UK average private rent reached £1,388 a month, 3.3% higher than a year earlier, while the England average was higher still at £1,446 a month.

Why it matters (SupportFund's interpretation)

SupportFund's reading is that England-only reporting can understate the pressure renters face relative to the UK figure often quoted in headlines — a story can usefully show both numbers side by side rather than picking one.

Key evidence

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£1,388 per month

Average UK private rent reached £1,388 a month

The average monthly private rent in the UK was £1,388 in June 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Private rent and house prices, UK: July 2026

Period: June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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3.3%

UK private rents were 3.3% higher than a year earlier

Average UK private rents increased by 3.3% in the 12 months to June 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Private rent and house prices, UK: July 2026

Period: 12 months to June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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£1,446 per month

Average rent in England reached £1,446 per month

The average monthly private rent in England was £1,446 in June 2026.

Source: Office for National Statistics — Private rent and house prices, UK: July 2026

Period: June 2026

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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UK private rent snapshot

United Kingdom and England · June 2026 · Source: Office for National Statistics

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are not shown because those values are not part of this verified import.

Chart: SupportFund. Source data: Office for National Statistics. Private rent and house prices, UK: July 2026. Last checked 12 August 2026. View original source

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Research

UK Household Finance Report 2026
SupportFund analysis and compilation of 50 official UK statistics on cost of living, inflation, incomes and savings, benefits, disability support, rent, energy debt and consumer credit, each with its original source and reference period.

Comment

Rent is the cost that leaves no room to adjust
"Average UK private rent is at the highest level in the ONS series. You can shop around on food, you cannot shop around on rent between now and the end of the month."
Nick Wilson, Managing Director & Spokesperson

Sources

Office for National Statistics — Private rent and house prices, UK: July 2026

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Source: Office for National Statistics, Department for Work and Pensions, Ofgem and Bank of England — Official UK statistical releases, compiled by SupportFund

Period: 2026 reference periods (see each record)

Last checked: 12 August 2026

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