Average rent in Hyndburn
The average private rent in Hyndburn was £650 a month in September 2026, +3.7% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £624, 52% below the UK average of £1,287 and 30% below the average for the North West. It is the 2nd cheapest of 35 areas in the North West. Over the past year, 2 bed homes rose fastest (+4.0%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Hyndburn
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 | £487 | £19,480 | £14,610 |
| 2 bedrooms | £624 | £24,960 | £18,720 |
The median full-time salary for Hyndburn residents is £34,987 (2025, £16.71 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 17% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Hyndburn
How rents in Hyndburn have changed
Average rent is +46.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £650 | £624 |
| 2025 | £627 | £600 |
| 2024 | £586 | £559 |
| 2023 | £516 | £491 |
| 2022 | £495 | £473 |
| 2021 | £483 | £460 |
| 2020 | £476 | £452 |
| 2019 | £468 | £444 |
| 2018 | £459 | £435 |
| 2017 | £454 | £431 |
| 2016 | £443 | £421 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston upon Hull | Yorkshire and The Humber | £500 | £623 | £745 | +7.5% |
| 2 | Rotherham | Yorkshire and The Humber | £490 | £618 | £747 | +3.4% |
| 3 | Darlington | North East | £497 | £631 | £769 | +6.2% |
| 4 | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | £472 | £617 | £752 | +5.8% |
| 5 | Northumberland | North East | £496 | £631 | £768 | +7.0% |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | North East | £498 | £634 | £754 | +3.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hyndburn?
The average private rent in Hyndburn was £650 a month in September 2026, up 3.7% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £487 and a two-bedroom £624 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Hyndburn?
To keep a £487 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £19,480 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £14,610. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,987.
Is Hyndburn expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Hyndburn costs £624 a month, 52% below the UK average of £1,287.
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.