Average rent in Wychavon
The average private rent in Wychavon was £962 a month in September 2026, +4.9% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £879, 32% below the UK average of £1,287 and in line with the average for the West Midlands. It is the 13th most expensive of 30 areas in the West Midlands. Over the past year, 1 bed homes rose fastest (+5.1%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Wychavon
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 | £676 | £27,040 | £20,280 |
| 2 bedrooms | £879 | £35,160 | £26,370 |
The median full-time salary for Wychavon residents is £36,175 (2025, £18.28 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 22% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Wychavon
How rents in Wychavon have changed
Average rent is +41.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £962 | £879 |
| 2025 | £917 | £838 |
| 2024 | £883 | £805 |
| 2023 | £830 | £756 |
| 2022 | £776 | £708 |
| 2021 | £746 | £681 |
| 2020 | £735 | £672 |
| 2019 | £728 | £665 |
| 2018 | £713 | £653 |
| 2017 | £705 | £645 |
| 2016 | £682 | £625 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornwall | South West | £685 | £877 | £1,073 | +0.9% |
| 2 | Isle of Wight | South East | £664 | £874 | £1,092 | +6.8% |
| 3 | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | £723 | £884 | £991 | +1.7% |
| 4 | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | £686 | £885 | £1,072 | +4.7% |
| 5 | Teignbridge | South West | £657 | £873 | £1,091 | +3.6% |
| 6 | Oldham | North West | £708 | £888 | £1,078 | +13.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wychavon?
The average private rent in Wychavon was £962 a month in September 2026, up 4.9% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £676 and a two-bedroom £879 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Wychavon?
To keep a £676 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £27,040 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £20,280. The median full-time salary for residents is £36,175.
Is Wychavon expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Wychavon costs £879 a month, 32% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 118 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.