Houses to rent in Worcestershire

Frequently asked questions about renting in Worcestershire

What is the average rent in Worcestershire?

The average rent for a home in Worcestershire is £1,320 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,095 a month. This is based on the 343 homes to rent on Houses right now.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home in Worcestershire rents for £995 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,285 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £290 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £800 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,150 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in Worcestershire?

Most rents in Worcestershire are between £650 and £4,500 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £850 a month, and one in five £1,600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Worcestershire?

There are 339 homes to rent in Worcestershire on Houses right now, plus 88 already let agreed. 340 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Worcestershire?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Worcestershire over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £995 a month, 4.7% higher than the year before (£950 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 4%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Worcestershire?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 63% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in Worcestershire?

About 7.4% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Worcestershire over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Worcestershire?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes to rent in Worcestershire. Terraced houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £870 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £2,175 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near Worcestershire?

Of the areas around Worcestershire, Herefordshire is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £950 a month, followed by Shropshire (£975 a month) and West Midlands (£1,150 a month). Worcestershire itself is £1,095 a month.

Are rental homes in Worcestershire furnished?

About 1 in 10 rental homes in Worcestershire that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Worcestershire?

There are 150 primary and 45 secondary schools in Worcestershire. 81% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 24 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Worcestershire?

Stations in Worcestershire include Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street and Hartlebury.