Average rent in Torridge
The average private rent in Torridge was £792 a month in September 2026, +2.1% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £742, 42% below the UK average of £1,287 and 31% below the average for the South West. It is the cheapest of 26 areas in the South West. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+2.2%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Torridge
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 | £567 | £22,680 | £17,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | £742 | £29,680 | £22,260 |
The median full-time salary for Torridge residents is £34,425 (2025, £16.89 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Torridge
How rents in Torridge have changed
Average rent is +42.4% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £792 | £742 |
| 2025 | £776 | £726 |
| 2024 | £743 | £694 |
| 2023 | £709 | £662 |
| 2022 | £658 | £614 |
| 2021 | £627 | £586 |
| 2020 | £599 | £561 |
| 2019 | £585 | £547 |
| 2018 | £576 | £539 |
| 2017 | £557 | £522 |
| 2016 | £556 | £521 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Ribble | North West | £565 | £742 | £895 | +5.5% |
| 2 | St. Helens | North West | £596 | £742 | £907 | +6.9% |
| 3 | South Lanarkshire | Scotland | £555 | £742 | £976 | +1.4% |
| 4 | South Holland | East Midlands | £596 | £743 | £907 | +4.5% |
| 5 | Newark and Sherwood | East Midlands | £562 | £743 | £897 | +5.3% |
| 6 | Wirral | North West | £574 | £743 | £909 | +6.7% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Torridge?
The average private rent in Torridge was £792 a month in September 2026, up 2.1% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £567 and a two-bedroom £742 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Torridge?
To keep a £567 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,680 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,010. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,425.
Is Torridge expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Torridge costs £742 a month, 42% 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.