Rental price index in Cheshire East, England
Rental price index in Cheshire East, England stood at 122.6 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 | |||||||||||
| Cheshire East | 122.6 | 122.54 | 122.26 | 121.91 | 121.31 | 121.03 | 120.34 | 119.57 | 118.32 | 117.46 | |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 130.42 | 129.71 | 129.07 | 128.1 | 127.03 | 126.22 | 125.84 | 125.49 | 125.03 | 124.42 |
Understanding rental price index in Cheshire East, England
Measuring the relative price change of privately rented residential accommodation across Cheshire East, this monthly series covers open-market leasing transactions agreed by private landlords and tenants. The calculation excludes social housing, student accommodation owned by higher education institutions, and properties tied to employment. This unitary authority series highlights local rental dynamics distinct from neighboring Cheshire and regional benchmarks.
Interpretation is most robust when utilising twelve-month growth comparisons to filter out seasonal patterns in tenancy renewals. Early monthly figures are provisional and subject to routine revisions as additional administrative records are processed. Users must note that the index reflects proportional growth from a fixed base rather than absolute rental values, meaning index levels cannot be used to compare average rents between different council areas.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of living arrangements are excluded from the Cheshire East index?
- Social housing, employer-provided accommodation, and institutional student halls are excluded.
- How should short-term monthly movements be treated?
- Monthly changes can be volatile and should be interpreted alongside annual trends to understand sustained momentum.
- Does a higher index value indicate higher absolute rents in Cheshire East?
- No, the index tracks relative price changes over time from a baseline, not absolute monetary costs.