Rental price index in Blaby, England
Rental price index in Blaby, England stood at 129.12 in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Private rents table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Private rents table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental price index by local authority | |||||||||||
| Blaby | 129.12 | 128.64 | 128.21 | 127.11 | 126.65 | 126.43 | 125.96 | 125.37 | 124.39 | 123.87 | |
| Bolsover | 126.64 | 127.3 | 127.59 | 126.3 | 124.95 | 124.03 | 123.62 | 123.37 | 123.01 | 122.65 |
Understanding rental price index in Blaby, England
Quantifying the comparative monthly movement of private rental costs within Blaby, this index maps the economic evolution of tenant lease agreements in the specified local authority. The series focuses strictly on the private rented sector, excluding social housing providers, institutional student accommodation, and holiday lets. By applying quality adjustments to the raw administrative data, the compilation method ensures that alterations in the physical characteristics of rented dwellings do not masquerade as price inflation.
Interpreting the data requires focusing on annual growth rates to smooth out transient monthly volatility and recurring seasonal effects in the local housing market. Early estimates published for recent months may experience routine statistical revisions as additional administrative records arrive. Users comparing this series with adjacent authorities should consider that distinct local geographic and economic factors can lead to divergent rental inflation patterns.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series cover social housing tenancies in Blaby?
- No, social housing tenancies are excluded from this private rental price index.
- Why are quality adjustments necessary for this index?
- They ensure the index tracks pure price changes rather than shifts in the physical quality or size of properties let.
- Are monthly figures revised after initial publication?
- Yes, early monthly estimates are provisional and subject to routine revisions as more data is processed.