Average Rent in Fylde
As of January 2026, the average rent in Fylde is £842/month — 37% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +6.4% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £842/month (37% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +6.4% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £590/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £191/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in Fylde breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £842 | +6.4% |
| 1 bedroom | £590 | +6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | £760 | +6.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | £913 | +6.4% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,365 | +5.3% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in Fylde also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,232 |
| Semi-detached | £922 |
| Terraced | £843 |
| Flat / maisonette | £688 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Fylde Coast area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £350 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £399 | £590 | +£191 |
| 2 bed | £541 | £760 | +£220 |
| 3 bed | £623 | £913 | +£290 |
| 4 bed | £740 | £1,365 | +£625 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in Fylde: what to know
Fylde is in the North West region of England. The average rent of £842 per month is 37% below the England average of £1,332. This is roughly in line with the North West regional average of £845.
Rents in Fylde have risen +6.4% over the past year, broadly in line with the North West average of +6.6%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Fylde Coast area is £399/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £590. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £191/month.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in Fylde?
The average rent in Fylde is £842 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £590, a 2-bed £760, a 3-bed £913.
Is rent in Fylde going up or down?
Rents in Fylde have increased by +6.4% over the past year. This is above the national average rate of increase.
How does rent in Fylde compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in Fylde (£590) is £191 above the LHA rate of £399 for the Fylde Coast area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
Is Fylde a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £842/month, Fylde 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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