UK rental price index: Northern Ireland
UK rental price index: Northern Ireland stood at 123.34 in Jun 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 Jun 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 region | |||||||||||
| Northern Ireland | 123.34 | 123.49 | 123.79 | 123.63 | 123.86 | 124.22 | 123.5 | 123.52 | |||
| London | 127.4 | 126.58 | 125.79 | 125.35 | 125.13 | 124.56 | 124.2 | 123.07 | 123.89 | 124.09 |
Understanding UK rental price index: Northern Ireland
Rental agreements across Northern Ireland are processed to construct a comparative index measuring the trajectory of private residential leasing costs against a chosen reference period. The dataset relies on administrative datasets from statutory rent registration schemes, capturing both new lets and recurring tenancy payments across the province. Excluded categories comprise social housing, public sector allocations, and employer-provided accommodation arrangements. This series operates independently from the indices covering Great Britain due to separate legal frameworks governing private tenancies and distinct administrative collection mechanisms.
When reviewing these figures, analysts must account for potential reporting lags in administrative data sources which can occasionally lead to subsequent revisions in preliminary monthly estimates. Observing twelve-month percentage shifts provides a more reliable picture of underlying cost pressures than month-on-month movements, which can be influenced by seasonal contracting cycles. Researchers attempting cross-border comparisons should note that structural differences in the local housing stock mean that identical index values do not imply equivalent absolute cash rents.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is this Northern Ireland series separate from the Great Britain indices?
- It relies on unique administrative registration systems and operates under distinct regional housing legislation.
- Does this index capture commercial property leases?
- No, the series is restricted entirely to private residential dwellings.
- How are revisions handled in this series?
- Preliminary estimates are subject to update when late administrative returns are processed in subsequent publication cycles.