'Unaffordable' Bristol Rents Rise to More than a Third of Income

'Unaffordable' Bristol rents rise to more than a third of income

Bristol and Bath are now in the top 20 least affordable places to rent in England, the ONS says.

Tenants in England spending ‘unaffordable’ 36% of income on rent, shows survey

ONS figures for 2024 show top 10 least affordable areas all in London (42% of income) while most affordable region was north east (20%)Renting homes in England is becoming increasing unaffordable, according to new official figures which show tenants pay an average of 36.3% of their income on rent, a figure that rises to 41.6% in London.People earning a median salary spent 36.3% of their income on an average-priced rented home in England in 2024,…