Renting in Worcester

West Midlands

Average rent for a 2-bed in Worcester: £825/mo

Pop. 103,0005.4% yield+4.2% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£525	£6,300
1-bed	£650	£7,800
2-bed	£825	£9,900
3-bed	£1,050	£12,600
4-bed	£1,300	£15,600

Visual Comparison

Studio

£525/mo

1-bed

£650/mo

2-bed

£825/mo

3-bed

£1,050/mo

4-bed

£1,300/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Worcester 2-bed rent is £225 (-21%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

5.4%

Rent Growth

4.2%

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£952

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Worcester is a historic cathedral city on the River Severn with a small but active rental market. The university provides steady student demand, and the city's position between Birmingham and the countryside appeals to professionals seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Popular Rental Areas in Worcester

St Johns

Popular neighbourhood in Worcester

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Barbourne

Popular neighbourhood in Worcester

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Diglis

Popular neighbourhood in Worcester

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Claines

Popular neighbourhood in Worcester

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Transport Links

Worcester Shrub Hill and Foregate Street stations with services to London, Birmingham, and Hereford.

True Cost of Renting in Worcester

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,209

£14,508 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£825
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£154
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Worcester

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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