Average rent in Hinckley and Bosworth
The average private rent in Hinckley and Bosworth was £932 a month in September 2026, +2.8% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £842, 35% below the UK average of £1,287 and 1% above the average for the East Midlands. It is the 11th most expensive of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+2.7%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Hinckley and Bosworth
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 | £637 | £25,480 | £19,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | £842 | £33,680 | £25,260 |
The median full-time salary for Hinckley and Bosworth residents is £35,671 (2025, £18.19 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Hinckley and Bosworth
How rents in Hinckley and Bosworth have changed
Average rent is +60.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £932 | £842 |
| 2025 | £907 | £820 |
| 2024 | £852 | £768 |
| 2023 | £746 | £672 |
| 2022 | £729 | £657 |
| 2021 | £682 | £616 |
| 2020 | £667 | £603 |
| 2019 | £645 | £584 |
| 2018 | £627 | £568 |
| 2017 | £603 | £547 |
| 2016 | £581 | £528 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | £651 | £840 | £1,005 | -1.6% |
| 2 | Liverpool | North West | £688 | £840 | £967 | +5.4% |
| 3 | Warrington | North West | £676 | £839 | £1,022 | +5.3% |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | West Midlands | £675 | £845 | £1,014 | +10.7% |
| 5 | West Lothian | Scotland | £621 | £839 | £1,105 | +9.3% |
| 6 | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | East of England | £650 | £849 | £1,054 | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hinckley and Bosworth?
The average private rent in Hinckley and Bosworth was £932 a month in September 2026, up 2.8% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £637 and a two-bedroom £842 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Hinckley and Bosworth?
To keep a £637 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £25,480 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £19,110. The median full-time salary for residents is £35,671.
Is Hinckley and Bosworth expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Hinckley and Bosworth costs £842 a month, 35% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 107 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.