According to the last figures provided by Homelet, average monthly rents in the United Kingdom stand at £1,029 per calendar month (pcm). This is the second month in a row this figure has sat above £1,000 and the year-on-year growth stands at 6.6%.
Of course, at Just Lets Peterborough. We focus on national and local issues in the rental market. According to the home.co.uk website, the current average rental fee in Peterborough stands at £780 pcm.
We know the Peterborough rental market
This is a good bit below the national average, which is something that Peterborough has in its favour.
The same source states the following average rents for property types in Peterborough as:
- One-bedroom property in Peterborough has an average rent of £650pcm
- Two-bedroom properties in Peterborough have an average rent of £884pcm
- Three-bedroom properties in Peterborough have an average rent of £962pcm
- Four-bedroom properties in Peterborough have an average rent of £1,220pcm
- Five-bedroom properties in Peterborough have an average rent of £2,350pcm
In looking at other parts of the country, as you would expect, London leads the way, with an average rent of £1,645pcm. However, after many months of declining rental fees, this is the second rise in a row for London. The annual variance has risen by 2.1%.
Peterborough is close to the average when London is removed
As you can see, London is an outlier, and it can be seen as skewing the entire rental market. When you remove London figures, the average rent in the UK stands at £878pcm. Therefore, the average rent in Peterborough is still lower than the national average, but is closer to this level.
Andy Halstead, HomeLet & Let Alliance Chief Executive Officer, comments: “As a group, we’ve seen exceptional growth, supporting over 5,000 professional letting agents across the UK. With data based on 1m tenant references per year, The Rental Index provides the market with the most concise view of achieved rents. The data shows the exceptional growth in rental values, particularly in areas that are within commutable distance to London. Throughout the pandemic, the rate of growth in some regions has more than doubled against previous years.”
Andy Halstead continued by saying; “We see positive signs in the Capital, rents are now just 1.2% down on pre-pandemic levels from July 2019, with boroughs in central and inner London showing growth in achieved rental values. With restrictions easing, optimism is returning. The demand will steadily grow for the rest of the year. The private rented sector is exceptionally resilient, and demand for property remains high as we see the fast-growing Build-to-Rent industry meeting some of these needs across the country. That’s a theme that will continue for the foreseeable future, as tenants look to benefit from the lifestyle the industry can provide with features like on-site amenities and concierge services.”
If you are a landlord in or around Peterborough, and you need assistance in managing your rental property, we can help. We know these are challenging times for landlords, but there is a demand for rental property. When you need guidance in the local market, contact Just Lets Peterborough today, and we will be happy to help you.
You can find Just Lets Peterborough at 142 Oundle Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9PJ. Feel free to email us at peterborough@justlets.com or call us today on 01733 346255.
