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Average Rent in Broadland

As of January 2026, the average rent in Broadland is £928/month30% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +6.7% over the past year.

Source: ONS Private Rental Market Statistics, January 2026 (released 18 February 2026). Figures show mean monthly rents. Year-on-year changes compare the same period twelve months apart.

Key figures

  • Average rent: £928/month (30% below the England average of £1,332)
  • Rents are up +6.7% year-on-year
  • 1-bed average: £684/month
  • Market rents exceed LHA by £96/month for a 1-bed
Average rent
£928
+6.7%
1 bed
£684
+7.3%
2 bed
£883
+6.8%
3 bed
£1,067
+6.4%

Rent by bedroom type

Here's how average monthly rent in Broadland breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.

TypeAvg. rentYoY change
All properties£928+6.7%
1 bedroom£684+7.3%
2 bedrooms£883+6.8%
3 bedrooms£1,067+6.4%
4+ bedrooms£1,540+5.5%

Rent by property type

Average rents in Broadland also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.

Property typeAvg. rent
Detached£1,225
Semi-detached£990
Terraced£934
Flat / maisonette£756

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.

SizeLHA rateMarket rentGap
Shared£392
1 bed£588£684+£96
2 bed£693£883+£190
3 bed£798£1,067+£269
4 bed£1,147£1,540+£393

Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.

Renting in Broadland: what to know

Broadland is in the East of England region of England. The average rent of £928 per month is 30% below the England average of £1,332. This is 27% below the East of England regional average of £1,269.

Rents in Broadland have risen +6.7% over the past year, faster than 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 £684. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £96/month.

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FAQs

What is the average rent in Broadland?

The average rent in Broadland is £928 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £684, a 2-bed £883, a 3-bed £1,067.

Is rent in Broadland going up or down?

Rents in Broadland have increased by +6.7% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.

How does rent in Broadland compare to Local Housing Allowance?

The average 1-bed rent in Broadland (£684) is £96 above the LHA rate of £588 for the Central Norfolk & Norwich area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.

Is Broadland a good area for affordable renting?

With average rents of £928/month, Broadland 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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