Houses to rent in Blackfen, Greater London

Frequently asked questions about renting in Blackfen

What is the average rent in Blackfen?

There are only 9 homes to rent in Blackfen itself, so these figures cover the 159 homes to rent within 3 km. The average rent for a home within 3 km of Blackfen is £1,905 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,750 a month.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Blackfen?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Blackfen rents for £1,700 a month and a 3-bedroom home £2,150 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £450 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £1,450 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,525 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Blackfen?

Most rents within 3 km of Blackfen are between £1,220 and £4,360 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £1,400 a month, and one in five £2,300 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Blackfen?

There are 9 homes to rent in Blackfen on Houses right now, plus 3 already let agreed. Within 3 km there are 159, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 260 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Blackfen?

Slightly up. Homes put up to rent within 3 km of Blackfen over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,750 a month, 1.4% higher than the year before (£1,725 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Blackfen?

Within 3 km of Blackfen, most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 59% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Blackfen?

About 6.5% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Blackfen over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Blackfen?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent within 3 km of Blackfen. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,565 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £3,500 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Blackfen?

Of the areas around Blackfen, Falconwood is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £1,500 a month, followed by Avery Hill (£1,750 a month) and East Wickham (£1,750 a month). Blackfen itself is £1,750 a month.

Are rental homes in Blackfen furnished?

About 4 in 10 rental homes within 3 km of Blackfen that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Blackfen?

There are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in Blackfen. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Blackfen?

Stations in Blackfen include Sidcup.