Average Rent in Breckland
As of January 2026, the average rent in Breckland is £903/month — 32% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +5.9% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £903/month (32% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +5.9% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £646/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £58/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Breckland breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £903 | +5.9% |
| 1 bedroom | £646 | +6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | £822 | +6.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,016 | +5.7% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,486 | +4.8% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Breckland also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,288 |
| Semi-detached | £967 |
| Terraced | £889 |
| Flat / maisonette | £684 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Central Norfolk & Norwich area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £392 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £588 | £646 | +£58 |
| 2 bed | £693 | £822 | +£129 |
| 3 bed | £798 | £1,016 | +£218 |
| 4 bed | £1,147 | £1,486 | +£339 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Breckland: what to know
Breckland is in the East of England region of England. The average rent of £903 per month is 32% below the England average of £1,332. This is 29% below the East of England regional average of £1,269.
Rents in Breckland have risen +5.9% over the past year, broadly in line with the East of England average of +5.2%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Central Norfolk & Norwich area is £588/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £646. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £58/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Breckland?
The average rent in Breckland is £903 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £646, a 2-bed £822, a 3-bed £1,016.
Is rent in Breckland going up or down?
Rents in Breckland have increased by +5.9% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Breckland compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Breckland (£646) is £58 above the LHA rate of £588 for the Central Norfolk & Norwich area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Breckland a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £903/month, Breckland is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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