Setting the right rent matters: too high and the home sits empty, too low and you lose income. If your tenant may claim housing support, the Local Housing Allowance matters too.
This calculator estimates the typical market rent for a UK postcode and compares it with the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) for the area.
| Typical rent | For the property type and area |
|---|---|
| LHA rate | For the matching bedroom size in the area |
| Gap | Market rent compared with LHA |
| Use | A starting point to check against local listings |
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The maximum housing support a private renter can get through Universal Credit or Housing Benefit, set for each Broad Rental Market Area by bedroom size.
Compare similar homes let nearby on the property portals, ask local letting agents and look at official rent statistics. The calculator gives a starting estimate.
Under the Renters’ Rights Act, rent for most private tenancies in England can be increased once a year using the Section 13 notice, and tenants can challenge an increase above market rent at a tribunal.
Education, not advice. Rules change and depend on your circumstances. Check GOV.UK and speak to a qualified adviser before you act.