Average rent in Calderdale
The average private rent in Calderdale was £760 a month in September 2026, +3.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £688, 47% below the UK average of £1,287 and 11% below the average for Yorkshire and The Humber. It is the 7th most expensive of 15 areas in Yorkshire and The Humber. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.4%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Calderdale
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £551 | £22,040 | £16,530 |
| 2 bedrooms | £688 | £27,520 | £20,640 |
The median full-time salary for Calderdale residents is £35,989 (2025, £18.49 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 18% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Calderdale
How rents in Calderdale have changed
Average rent is +45.6% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £760 | £688 |
| 2025 | £737 | £666 |
| 2024 | £674 | £607 |
| 2023 | £641 | £577 |
| 2022 | £591 | £533 |
| 2021 | £561 | £507 |
| 2020 | £545 | £493 |
| 2019 | £540 | £489 |
| 2018 | £532 | £482 |
| 2017 | £530 | £481 |
| 2016 | £522 | £475 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth and Kinross | Scotland | £519 | £689 | £911 | +2.3% |
| 2 | Halton | North West | £549 | £690 | £832 | +6.9% |
| 3 | Caerphilly | Wales | £554 | £693 | £781 | +7.1% |
| 4 | Gwynedd | Wales | £563 | £679 | £808 | +7.1% |
| 5 | Chesterfield | East Midlands | £542 | £698 | £835 | +3.4% |
| 6 | Renfrewshire/Inverclyde | Scotland | £515 | £677 | £871 | -1.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Calderdale?
The average private rent in Calderdale was £760 a month in September 2026, up 3.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £551 and a two-bedroom £688 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Calderdale?
To keep a £551 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,530. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,989.
Is Calderdale expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Calderdale costs £688 a month, 47% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 35 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.