The average private rent in Worcester reached £984 a month in September 2026, up 6.1% on a year earlier. That’s faster than last month’s 5.3%, and faster than any English region, according to the latest official figures from the Office for National Statistics. In Wychavon, which includes Evesham, the average rent is £962 a month, up 4.9%. That’s now faster than the West Midlands as a whole (4.4%), having been behind it a month ago.
Average rents in our area
| Area | Average rent | Change over 12 months | Last month’s figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | £984 a month | +6.1% | +5.3% |
| Wychavon (including Evesham) | £962 a month | +4.9% | +3.9% |
| West Midlands | £983 a month | +4.4% | +4.9% |
| England | £1,466 a month | +4.0% | +4.0% |
| UK | £1,406 a month | +3.8% | +3.8% |
What’s changed since last month
Rent growth picked up in both our local areas while it slowed across the region. Worcester’s annual rise went from 5.3% to 6.1%, and Wychavon’s from 3.9% to 4.9%. Across the West Midlands it eased from 4.9% to 4.4%, and the national rates didn’t move. For comparison, the fastest-growing English region was the North West, at 5.7%.
One month isn’t a trend. Local figures are based on fewer homes than national ones, so they can move around more from month to month. Read last month’s update.
By size of home
| Bedrooms | Worcester | Wychavon |
|---|---|---|
| One | £716 | £676 |
| Two | £915 | £879 |
| Three | £1,095 | £1,083 |
| Four or more | £1,551 | £1,582 |
These are averages across all private tenancies, including long-running ones, so they move more slowly than the asking rents you see on property portals.
What it means for landlords
Since 1 May 2026, rent can only be increased once a year, using a Section 13 notice with at least two months’ notice. Tenants can challenge an increase they think is above the market rate, so any rise needs to be backed by local evidence. An area average is a starting point, not a rent for your property. If you’re planning a rent review, we can tell you what similar homes near yours are actually letting for.
What it means for tenants
Your landlord can only raise the rent once a year, and must give you at least two months’ notice using the official form. If you think a proposed increase is higher than similar homes nearby, you can ask the First-tier Tribunal to decide.
Also coming up: landlords with homes in Worcestershire must register on the new national landlord database by 14 March 2027. Read our guide to what you need and what it costs.
What could your property let for?
Ask us for a free rental valuation based on what’s letting in your street, not a national average.
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Source: Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents, figures for September 2026, published 21 October 2026. National figures are provisional. The next update is due on 18 November 2026. Lukasz Rusiecki, Managing Director, Gallery Properties.
