Renting in Loughborough

Average Rent in Loughborough: £995/mo

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Median asking rent across 2,576 live Loughborough listings on 5 portals from £400/mo, broken down by property size below — plus how rents have moved, where they are highest and lowest, and what landed on the market this week.

Median asking rent

£995 /month

2,576 live listings · 5 portals

Median monthly rent in Loughborough by property size
SizeMedian rentListings
Studio£725/mo69
1 bed£750/mo893
2 bed£975/mo718
3 bed£1,200/mo486
4+ bed£2,200/mo410

Asking rents from live listings on Rightmove, OnTheMarket, OpenRent, PrimeLocation, SpareRoom and Leaders · Updated . Weekly prices normalised to monthly.

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Renting in Loughborough

What it costs to rent in Loughborough

Loughborough currently has 2,576 rental properties listed across the portals we track, with a median rent of £995 a month. 94 new homes appeared in the past week alone. Among the houses and flats listed, roughly 62% are houses and the rest are flats.

Rents vary sharply by postcode. The most affordable outcode we track is NG10 at around £775/mo, while PO1 sits nearer £1,375/mo. For a wider view of where the UK’s cheapest rents are, see our guide to the cheapest cities to rent in the UK.

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Rent by property size

Average rent in Loughborough by bedrooms

Median monthly asking rent for each property size, from 2,576 live listings across 5 property sites (September 2026).

Average studio rent in Loughborough

£725/mo

The median asking rent for a studio in Loughborough is £725 a month, 27% below the city-wide median of £995, based on 69 studios currently on the market.

Average rent for a 1-bed flat in Loughborough

£750/mo

The median asking rent for a 1-bed home in Loughborough is £750 a month, 25% below the city-wide median of £995, based on 893 listings currently on the market.

Average rent for a 2-bed flat or house in Loughborough

£975/mo

The median asking rent for a 2-bed home in Loughborough is £975 a month, in line with the city-wide median of £995, based on 718 listings currently on the market.

Average rent for a 3-bed house in Loughborough

£1,200/mo

The median asking rent for a 3-bed home in Loughborough is £1,200 a month, 21% above the city-wide median of £995, based on 486 listings currently on the market.

Average rent for a 4-bed house in Loughborough

£2,200/mo

The median asking rent for a four-bedroom-plus home in Loughborough is £2,200 a month, 121% above the city-wide median of £995, based on 410 listings currently on the market.

Medians exclude prices that fail our junk-listing floor. Room rents are per room, not per property.

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Rent trend · ONS PIPR

How Charnwood rents have moved

Office for National Statistics Price Index of Private Rents — official monthly average rent across all tenures in Charnwood, the ONS area that covers Loughborough. Latest: £958/mo (Jul 26, +4.0% YoY).

Latest

£958

Jul 26

Annual

+4.0%

vs last year

5-yr ago

£692

Aug 21

Total change

+38%

since 2021

£700£825£950Aug 21Feb 24Jul 26

Source: Office for National Statistics · Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR). Updated monthly with a ~2-month lag. ONS uses Broad Rental Market Areas in Scotland — figures may aggregate beyond the city itself.

Property types

What’s on offer in Loughborough

Flats & apartments

675

38% of listings

Houses

1092

61% of listings

Bungalows

15

1% of listings

Property mix · houses

Houses to rent in Loughborough — what's on the market

Other house houses make up 64% of the 1,107 houses currently advertised in Loughborough.

  • Other house
    64%703
  • Semi-detached
    16%174
  • Terraced
    14%157
  • Detached
    5%58
  • Bungalow
    1%15

Rent by postcode

Where Loughborough rent is highest and lowest

Median monthly rent grouped by outcode across 1,874 live listings in 22 outcodes. Outcodes with fewer than 3 listings are skipped to avoid skew from a single luxury rental.

Most expensive in Loughborough

  1. 1PO1£1,375/mo9 rentals
  2. 2NG9£1,300/mo3 rentals
  3. 3PO4£1,248/mo4 rentals

Cheapest in Loughborough

  1. 1NG10£775/mo11 rentals
  2. 2NG18£850/mo5 rentals
  3. 3NG1£850/mo3 rentals

Features · Loughborough

Garden, parking, and floor area in Loughborough

Live signal across 2,576 Loughborough rentals scraped from six UK portals. Coverage varies by portal — figures below show the share of listings whose advertiser surfaces the feature.

Garden

84%

of 275 Loughborough listings advertise a garden, patio, or terrace.

Parking

90%

of 413 Loughborough listings include parking, a driveway, or a garage.

Live from the portals

New rentals in Loughborough this week

94 homes came onto the Loughborough rental market in the last 7 days across Rightmove, OnTheMarket, OpenRent, PrimeLocation, SpareRoom and Leaders. The freshest are below.

94 new this weekUpdated today
  1. 2 bed house for rent in Tamarisk Close, Southsea, PO4
    £1,395/moLeaders

    2 bed house

    Tamarisk Close, Southsea, PO4

    21View listing
  2. 4 bed property for rent in Breeze View, Keresley End, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7
    £1,750/moLeaders

    4 bed property

    Breeze View, Keresley End, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7

    41View listing
  3. 2 bed flat/apartment for rent in Abbess Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7
    £1,295/moLeaders

    2 bed flat/apartment

    Abbess Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7

    22View listing
  4. 1 bed flat/apartment for rent in Queens Road, Haywards Heath, RH16
    £1,150/moLeaders

    1 bed flat/apartment

    Queens Road, Haywards Heath, RH16

    11View listing
  5. 2 bed flat/apartment for rent in Spring Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19
    £1,300/moLeaders

    2 bed flat/apartment

    Spring Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19

    21View listing
  6. 1 bed property for rent in Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71
    £495/moLeaders

    1 bed property

    Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71

    11View listing
  7. 2 bed flat/apartment for rent in 1853-1855 Pershore Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30
    £850/moLeaders

    2 bed flat/apartment

    1853-1855 Pershore Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30

    21View listing
  8. 3 bed flat/apartment for rent in Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12
    £1,700/moLeaders

    3 bed flat/apartment

    Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12

    31View listing
  9. 2 bed house for rent in Casewick Lane, Uffington, Stamford, PE9
    £1,150/moLeaders

    2 bed house

    Casewick Lane, Uffington, Stamford, PE9

    22View listing
  10. 2 bed flat/apartment for rent in Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23
    £1,150/moLeaders

    2 bed flat/apartment

    Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23

    21View listing
  11. 1 bed property for rent in Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9
    £650/moLeaders

    1 bed property

    Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9

    11View listing
  12. 1 bed property for rent in Stocker Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21
    £700/moLeaders

    1 bed property

    Stocker Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21

    1View listing
  13. 1 bed flat/apartment for rent in Wood Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19
    £1,350/moLeaders

    1 bed flat/apartment

    Wood Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19

    11View listing
  14. 2 bed house for rent in Chester Road East, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5
    £850/moLeaders

    2 bed house

    Chester Road East, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5

    21View listing
  15. 1 bed flat/apartment for rent in Chellaston Road, Derby, DE24
    £675/moLeaders

    1 bed flat/apartment

    Chellaston Road, Derby, DE24

    11View listing
  16. 2 bed flat/apartment for rent in Pavior Road, Nottingham, NG5
    £825/moLeaders

    2 bed flat/apartment

    Pavior Road, Nottingham, NG5

    21View listing
  17. 3 bed property for rent in Chaplin Close, Sileby, Loughborough LE12
    £1,000/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Chaplin Close, Sileby, Loughborough LE12

    3View listing
  18. 4 bed property for rent in Barrow Road, Sileby LE12
    £1,100/moPrimeLocation

    4 bed property

    Barrow Road, Sileby LE12

    4View listing
  19. 2 bed property for rent in Longcliffe Road, Shepshed LE12
    £1,025/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    Longcliffe Road, Shepshed LE12

    2View listing
  20. 2 bed property for rent in Quorn Park, Paudy Lane, Barrow Upon Soar LE12
    £1,200/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    Quorn Park, Paudy Lane, Barrow Upon Soar LE12

    2View listing
  21. 2 bed property for rent in 20 Lee Circle LE1
    £1,100/moPrimeLocation

    2 bed property

    20 Lee Circle LE1

    2View listing
  22. 1 bed property for rent in Old Way, Hathern, Loughborough LE12
    £750/moPrimeLocation

    1 bed property

    Old Way, Hathern, Loughborough LE12

    1View listing
  23. 3 bed property for rent in Field Edge Drive, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough LE12
    £1,500/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Field Edge Drive, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough LE12

    3View listing
  24. 3 bed property for rent in Knightthorpe Road LE11
    £1,100/moPrimeLocation

    3 bed property

    Knightthorpe Road LE11

    3View listing

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Council tax · VOA 2024

Council tax bands across Loughborough

Most Loughborough homes sit in Band B. The weighted average works out close to Band B–C across 78,990 properties on the council-tax list.

Modal band

B

most common band

Mean band

2.97

≈ Band B–C

Stock

79k

78,990 properties

  • A
    17%13,220
  • B
    28%21,870
  • C
    24%19,290
  • D
    14%11,410
  • E
    10%7,520
  • F
    4%3,410
  • G
    3%2,050
  • H
    0%220

Source: HM Valuation Office Agency — Council Tax Stock of Properties (CTSOP1.0), extract dated 31 March 2024. Covers England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland use separate band schemes and aren't included.

Broadband · Ofcom Connected Nations

Broadband coverage across Loughborough

75% of Loughborough premises can already get full-fibre and 85% can get gigabit speeds — Ofcom Connected Nations residential coverage, July 2025.

Full fibre

75%

FTTP-ready premises

Gigabit

85%

≥1Gbit/s available

Superfast

99%

≥30Mbit/s available

Mean speed

453 Mbit/s

bucket-weighted estimate

  • Full fibre (FTTP)
    75%
  • Gigabit-capable
    85%
  • Superfast (≥30 Mbit/s)
    99%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations residential coverage by Local Authority (Charnwood), July 2025, covering 77,630 premises. Mean download speed is estimated from Ofcom speed-bucket midpoints.

Energy efficiency · DESNZ EPC

EPC ratings for Loughborough homes

50% of Loughborough homes hold a current EPC in bands A–C — the bands that meet the proposed 2030 minimum energy-efficiency standard for rented stock.

Bands A–C

50%

good energy-efficiency stock

Bands D–G

50%

below the proposed 2030 floor

Certificates

65k

64,578 EPCs

  • A
    1%333
  • B
    16%10,534
  • C
    33%21,565
  • D
    35%22,372
  • E
    12%7,824
  • F
    2%1,561
  • G
    1%389

Source: DESNZ Energy Performance of Buildings register (replacement for opendatacommunities.org), domestic certificates filed under Charnwood. Covers England and Wales — Scottish EPCs are held in a separate Scottish register and aren't included.

Schools · GIAS · DfE

State-funded schools near Loughborough

8 open state-funded schools sit within one mile of the Loughborough centroid. The five closest:

  1. 1

    Limehurst Academy

    Secondary · Academy converter · LE11 1NH

    0.19 mi
  2. 2

    Cobden Primary School & Community Centre

    Primary · Academy converter · LE11 1AF

    0.24 mi
  3. 3

    Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough

    Primary · Academy converter · LE11 5AX

    0.38 mi
  4. 4

    Loughborough Church of England Primary School

    Primary · Academy converter · LE11 3BY

    0.40 mi
  5. 5

    Rendell Primary School

    Primary · Academy converter · LE11 1LL

    0.40 mi

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools (state-funded extract). Distances are straight-line from each school's postcode to the Loughborough centroid. Ofsted ratings were removed from GIAS in January 2025 and aren't available here.

Area safety

Safety in Loughborough

Higher Crime Area

Based on the latest police data (September 2026), Loughborough has a higher crime rate compared to other UK cities. Across 44 of 44 postcode districts analysed, the median was 218 reported crimes per area. The most common category in Loughborough is Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 0% of all incidents.

Crime overview

  • 218 crimes per area (median)
  • 44 of 44 postcode districts covered
  • Data: September 2026

Most reported

  • Anti-social behaviour
  • 0% of incidents

Loughborough’s overall figures sit above the national median, but crime varies a lot by neighbourhood. Dwellio alerts include the area’s data so you can pick the right street.

Data from data.police.uk, updated monthly. Contains public-sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.

Area breakdown

Safety by suburb in Loughborough

Street-level crime counts from data.police.uk for July 2026, covering a ~1 mile radius around each suburb centre. Figures are normalised per 1,000 residents so you can compare neighbourhoods fairly.

Thorpe Acre has the lowest crime count of the top 5 suburbs in Loughborough.
  • Shelthorpe

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (119) · pop. ~7,000

    56
    per 1k
  • Nanpantan

    Typical for city

    Most common: Violent crime (43) · pop. ~2,500

    66
    per 1k
  • Thorpe Acre

    Safer area

    Most common: Shoplifting (35) · pop. ~6,000

    25
    per 1k
  • Woodthorpe

    Safer area

    Most common: Violent crime (44) · pop. ~4,000

    30
    per 1k
  • Hathern Road

    Higher crime

    Most common: Shoplifting (93) · pop. ~5,000

    74
    per 1k

Suburbs shown are representative populated areas; figures reflect street-level incidents within ~1 mile of each centre. Data from data.police.uk. Contains public-sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.

Where we search

Loughborough listings by portal

We watch 5 property sites for rentals in Loughborough.

Rightmove
1084
PrimeLocation
452
Leaders
388
OnTheMarket
351
OpenRent
301

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Frequently asked

Renting in Loughborough — your questions answered

How much is rent in Loughborough?

The average (median) asking rent in Loughborough is £995 a month — a 1-bed is £750 and a 2-bed £975, based on 2,576 live listings across 5 property portals in Sept 2026.

What is the average studio rent in Loughborough?

The median asking rent for a studio in Loughborough is £725 a month, 27% below the city-wide median of £995, based on 69 studios currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 1-bed flat in Loughborough?

The median asking rent for a 1-bed home in Loughborough is £750 a month, 25% below the city-wide median of £995, based on 893 listings currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 2-bed flat or house in Loughborough?

The median asking rent for a 2-bed home in Loughborough is £975 a month, in line with the city-wide median of £995, based on 718 listings currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 3-bed house in Loughborough?

The median asking rent for a 3-bed home in Loughborough is £1,200 a month, 21% above the city-wide median of £995, based on 486 listings currently on the market.

What is the average rent for a 4-bed house in Loughborough?

The median asking rent for a four-bedroom-plus home in Loughborough is £2,200 a month, 121% above the city-wide median of £995, based on 410 listings currently on the market.

How many rental properties are available in Loughborough?

There are currently 2,576 rental properties available in Loughborough, with 94 new listings added in the last 7 days.

Is Loughborough safe for renters?

Loughborough has a higher crime rate compared to other UK cities, with a median of 218 reported crimes per postcode area (September 2026). The most common category is Anti-social behaviour. Data from data.police.uk.

What is the most common crime in Loughborough?

The most commonly reported crime category in Loughborough is Anti-social behaviour, based on data.police.uk records for September 2026.

Across East Midlands

Average rent across East Midlands

How Loughborough compares with the other 14 places we track in East Midlands — median asking rent from live listings, updated September 2026.

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