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UK Rents Surge £221: Crisis Deepens for Low-Income Renters

7/22/2025

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Average rents in the UK have skyrocketed by £221 a month over the past three years, now averaging £1,283, with places like Oldham and Wigan experiencing over 31% hikes. Although rental inflation is easing, many lower-income renters still struggle to afford housing, highlighting the urgent need for more rental properties to alleviate the crisis.

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Average rents in the UK have skyrocketed by £221 a month over the past three years, now averaging £1,283, with places like Oldham and Wigan experiencing over 31% hikes. Although rental inflation is easing, many lower-income renters still struggle to afford housing, highlighting the urgent need for more rental properties to alleviate the crisis.