Rental Market of Wigan

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Wigan

Average rent

£549

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Rent growth

6.0%

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How much is rent in Wigan?

The average rent in Wigan is £549 according to a survey of properties carried out by HMRC's Valuation Office Agency between September 2020 and September 2021. Between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021, average rents in Wigan grew by £31. Compare average rent by area.

Wigan's average rent of £549 is £349 lower than the £898 average rent in England. Wigan is the 30th most expensive metropolitan district (of 36 total) based on average rent price.

The average rent growth rate in Wigan between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021 was 6.0%. If rents continue to grow at this rate, average rents will reach £693 by 2025.

The average cost of rent in Wigan varies depending on property type, prices start at £397 for a single room and rise to £880 for a house with four or more bedrooms.

Rental data for Wigan is based on a sample that may change over time. Some differences in trends may be due to changes in the sample rather than true changes in the rental market.

Wigan rent price ranges

Within each property type, rent price can vary depending on variables such as property size and condition of fittings. For example, the lower quartile rent for two bed flats in Wigan is £450, increasing to £550 for the upper quartile rent.

Types of rental property in Wigan

Based on the 3,360 properties surveyed, the most common type of rental property within Wigan is 2 beds, which account for 51.5% of properties. In England, the most common type of property is 2 bed flats, which account for 42.1% of the rental market stock.

The least commonly available type of rental property is Studios, which account for 0.6% of properties. In England, the least common type of property is Studio flats, which account for 2.5% of the rental market stock.