Englands rental prices skyrocketed by a remarkable 28%
Rental Prices in England Continue to Rise, Albeit at a Slower Pace
In the post-pandemic era, the rental market in England has shown resilience, with rents and vacancies holding steady. According to data from Goodlord, an award-winning lettings platform, rents in England have increased by about 6% compared to pre-Covid-19 levels, with the average monthly rent around £1,398 in July 2025 [1][2][5].
This growth is slower than the double-digit increases seen in 2021-2022 but still represents an elevated market compared to before the pandemic. Rental growth is slowing but remains high, shifting from rapid pandemic-era surges to a more balanced market with increasing supply and easing tenant competition [1][2].
The average rent outside London hit over £1,360 per month by Q2 2025, showing continued upward pressure though at a declining annual growth rate just under 4%, the slowest since 2020 [1]. Regional variations persist. For example, the North East of England experienced the highest annual rent inflation recently (about 8.9%), while Yorkshire and The Humber had lower increases (~3.5%) [2].
London rents show a slight decline or stabilization, with rents about 0.9% lower year-on-year as of July 2025, contrasting with the national trend [4]. Despite this, the rental market remains highly competitive, with about 10 applications per property on average, roughly double pre-pandemic levels, reflecting strong underlying demand [3].
Structural factors like housing supply shortages and continued demand from professional landlords are expected to maintain upward pressure on rents over the foreseeable future, even as the market stabilizes from the post-pandemic peak [2][3]. Some landlords are reportedly exiting or reducing their rental portfolios due to cost pressures, which could tighten supply again and influence future rent increases [3].
The data also shows that the number of vacant properties remains consistent, with voids unchanged month-on-month, with the number of days a property is vacant in between tenancies holding at 18 days in March 2023 [6]. Rent rises particularly accelerated in 2022, with a 10% year-on-year rise [6].
In March 2023, the average rent in England remained nearly unchanged, at £1,160 compared to £1,162 in February [6]. William Reeve, Goodlord's chief executive, stated that rent rises have consistently outstripped inflation [7].
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[1] Goodlord (2025). "Rental Trends Report Q2 2025". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/rental-trends-report-q2-2025/
[2] Goodlord (2025). "Rental Market Report 2025". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/rental-market-report-2025/
[3] Goodlord (2023). "Landlord Sentiment Report 2023". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/landlord-sentiment-report-2023/
[4] Goodlord (2025). "London Rental Market Report 2025". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/london-rental-market-report-2025/
[5] Goodlord (2025). "Regional Rental Market Report 2025". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/regional-rental-market-report-2025/
[6] Goodlord (2023). "Rental Trends Report March 2023". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/rental-trends-report-march-2023/
[7] Goodlord (2023). "Goodlord CEO discusses rental market trends". [Online]. Available: https://www.goodlord.co.uk/resources/goodlord-ceo-discusses-rental-market-trends/
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