Average rent in North Norfolk
The average private rent in North Norfolk was £865 a month in September 2026, +4.0% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £809, 37% below the UK average of £1,287 and 30% below the average for the East of England. It is the 4th cheapest of 45 areas in the East of England. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+4.3%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in North 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 | £623 | £24,920 | £18,690 |
| 2 bedrooms | £809 | £32,360 | £24,270 |
The median full-time salary for North Norfolk residents is £34,362 (2025, £15.42 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in North Norfolk
How rents in North Norfolk have changed
Average rent is +52.0% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £865 | £809 |
| 2025 | £832 | £777 |
| 2024 | £795 | £742 |
| 2023 | £735 | £686 |
| 2022 | £699 | £652 |
| 2021 | £671 | £627 |
| 2020 | £655 | £613 |
| 2019 | £637 | £597 |
| 2018 | £616 | £577 |
| 2017 | £596 | £558 |
| 2016 | £569 | £534 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenland | East of England | £628 | £809 | £982 | +3.7% |
| 2 | Forth Valley | Scotland | £596 | £811 | £1,061 | +1.1% |
| 3 | South Derbyshire | East Midlands | £614 | £806 | £1,013 | +4.9% |
| 4 | Rochdale | North West | £624 | £803 | £965 | +8.8% |
| 5 | Sefton | North West | £623 | £815 | £995 | +5.0% |
| 6 | Walsall | West Midlands | £657 | £802 | £960 | +9.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Norfolk?
The average private rent in North Norfolk was £865 a month in September 2026, up 4.0% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £623 and a two-bedroom £809 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in North Norfolk?
To keep a £623 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £24,920 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £18,690. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,362.
Is North Norfolk expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in North Norfolk costs £809 a month, 37% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 95 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.