Average rent in Wyre Forest
The average private rent in Wyre Forest was £838 a month in September 2026, -1.2% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £753, 42% below the UK average of £1,287 and 15% below the average for the West Midlands. It is the 4th cheapest of 30 areas in the West Midlands.
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Wyre Forest
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 | £592 | £23,680 | £17,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | £753 | £30,120 | £22,590 |
The median full-time salary for Wyre Forest residents is £34,661 (2025, £17.38 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Wyre Forest
How rents in Wyre Forest have changed
Average rent is +44.7% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £838 | £753 |
| 2025 | £848 | £762 |
| 2024 | £775 | £695 |
| 2023 | £727 | £652 |
| 2022 | £683 | £614 |
| 2021 | £647 | £583 |
| 2020 | £630 | £569 |
| 2019 | £613 | £553 |
| 2018 | £601 | £543 |
| 2017 | £591 | £534 |
| 2016 | £579 | £525 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dundee and Angus | Scotland | £573 | £752 | £986 | +0.8% |
| 2 | Fife | Scotland | £568 | £751 | £984 | +4.7% |
| 3 | Amber Valley | East Midlands | £589 | £749 | £923 | +5.2% |
| 4 | West Dunbartonshire | Scotland | £563 | £749 | £939 | +1.6% |
| 5 | Lancaster | North West | £606 | £758 | £933 | +6.6% |
| 6 | South Kesteven | East Midlands | £585 | £758 | £917 | +2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wyre Forest?
The average private rent in Wyre Forest was £838 a month in September 2026, down 1.2% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £592 and a two-bedroom £753 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Wyre Forest?
To keep a £592 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £23,680 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £17,760. The median full-time salary for residents is £34,661.
Is Wyre Forest expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Wyre Forest costs £753 a month, 42% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 67 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.