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Rent Crisis: London Postcodes Drop Below £800 Amid Evictions

4/19/2026

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Five London postcodes now have average room rents below £800, down from 81 in 2020.
Since the Renters' Rights Act was enacted, 30% of tenants faced rent increases and 11% were evicted.
Renters, including Lauren Elcock, are leaving London due to unaffordable rents, while the Act lacks caps and sparks calls for changes.

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Story summary

Five London postcodes now have average room rents below £800, down from 81 in 2020.
Since the Renters' Rights Act was enacted, 30% of tenants faced rent increases and 11% were evicted.
Renters, including Lauren Elcock, are leaving London due to unaffordable rents, while the Act lacks caps and sparks calls for changes.