Average rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
The average private rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk was £941 a month in September 2026, +3.6% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £849, 34% below the UK average of £1,287 and 26% below the average for the East of England. It is the 5th cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+3.9%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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 | £650 | £26,000 | £19,500 |
| 2 bedrooms | £849 | £33,960 | £25,470 |
The median full-time salary for King's Lynn and West Norfolk residents is £36,835 (2025, £17.29 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 21% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
How rents in King's Lynn and West Norfolk have changed
Average rent is +59.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £941 | £849 |
| 2025 | £909 | £817 |
| 2024 | £844 | £757 |
| 2023 | £789 | £707 |
| 2022 | £753 | £677 |
| 2021 | £708 | £637 |
| 2020 | £683 | £616 |
| 2019 | £660 | £595 |
| 2018 | £642 | £579 |
| 2017 | £625 | £565 |
| 2016 | £592 | £536 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandwell | West Midlands | £680 | £851 | £1,015 | +7.3% |
| 2 | Charnwood | East Midlands | £683 | £853 | £1,037 | +4.8% |
| 3 | Breckland | East of England | £670 | £853 | £1,053 | +4.6% |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | West Midlands | £675 | £845 | £1,014 | +10.7% |
| 5 | Hinckley and Bosworth | East Midlands | £637 | £842 | £1,027 | +2.8% |
| 6 | Broxtowe | East Midlands | £651 | £840 | £1,005 | -1.6% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
The average private rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk was £941 a month in September 2026, up 3.6% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £650 and a two-bedroom £849 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
To keep a £650 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £26,000 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £19,500. The median full-time salary for residents is £36,835.
Is King's Lynn and West Norfolk expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in King's Lynn and West Norfolk costs £849 a month, 34% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 109 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.