Properties to rent in BL1

Frequently asked questions about renting in BL1

What is the average rent in BL1?

The average rent for a home in BL1 is £960 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £875 a month. This is based on the 130 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in BL1?

A typical 2-bedroom home in BL1 rents for £875 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,100 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £225 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £700 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,740 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in BL1?

Most rents in BL1 are between £585 and £2,025 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £700 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in BL1?

There are 120 homes to rent in BL1 on Houses right now, plus 43 already let agreed. 156 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in BL1?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in BL1 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £995 a month, 0.5% higher than the year before (£990 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 4-bedroom homes are down 7%.

How quickly do rental homes let in BL1?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 13 days. About 71% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 10 days against about 3 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in BL1?

About 9.1% gross for flats and 6.1% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in BL1 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in BL1?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 7 in 10 homes to rent in BL1. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £825 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,225 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near BL1?

Of the areas around BL1, BL4 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £895 a month, followed by BL5 (£895 a month) and BL3 (£900 a month). BL1 itself is £875 a month.

Are rental homes in BL1 furnished?

About half of rental homes in BL1 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in BL1?

There are 19 primary and 4 secondary schools in BL1. 92% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 9 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near BL1?

Stations in BL1 include Hall I' Th' Wood.