03/09/2026
UK rents rose 3.7% in the year to July 2026. Newcastle rose 9.8%.
Same country, very different markets. We pulled the latest ONS figures for eight UK cities and put them side by side. The big names sit near the bottom of the table. The North East and South Wales sit near the top.
Swipe through for the full comparison and why it matters if you are buying to let. Save it for later, and send it to anyone still weighing up where to buy.
Figures from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, 12 months to July 2026. Not financial advice.