UK rents rise 3.8% over the year as house-price growth slows
ONS estimated average private rent at £1,406 in September and average house prices at £273,000 in August.
Event / data period: 2026-09
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Average UK monthly private rent rose 3.8% to £1,406 in the year to September 2026; the annual growth rate was unchanged from August. House prices increased 0.9% to an average £273,000 in the year to August 2026. The annual house-price growth rate slowed for a fourth consecutive month.
The figures are provisional estimates. Northern Ireland’s September private-rent data were not yet available, so ONS estimated its latest two months for the UK total and advises caution when comparing rent figures across UK countries. House-price estimates for the latest 12 months are also subject to revision.
Data
Annual changes in rents and house prices
Annual changes to September 2026 for private rents and August 2026 for house prices.
| 3.8 | 0.9 |
Methodology
Although the bulletin is titled October 2026, the reference months are September for rents and August for house prices.
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Average rent and house value
Average amounts reported in ONS private-rent and house-price series.
| 1406 | 273000 |
Methodology
Rent is the September 2026 monthly average; the house figure is the estimated August 2026 average sale price. Both series are provisional.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
- EconomySuggested
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- Residential real estateSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: house priceswww.ons.gov.uk ↗
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