Average monthly rent in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Average monthly rent in Pembrokeshire, Wales stood at £694 per month 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average monthly rent by local authority | |||||||||||
| Pembrokeshire | 694 | 692 | 691 | 690 | 689 | 687 | 686 | 682 | 678 | 674 | |
| Powys | 621 | 622 | 621 | 620 | 621 | 621 | 616 | 611 | 604 | 596 |
Understanding average monthly rent in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Calculations within this dataset estimate the mean financial consideration stipulated in private residential lease contracts across the nominated municipal boundaries within the United Kingdom. The series encompasses verified letting transactions from independent landlords and letting agents, focusing strictly on unfunded market-rate tenancies. Excluded categories comprise holiday lets, student halls of residence, and properties tied to institutional employment. Sibling series covering alternative council areas apply identical filtering criteria, allowing direct cross-municipal evaluation without distortions arising from differing property types or tenancy exclusions.
Observing movements in this series necessitates accounting for potential sample size constraints inherent in lower-tier administrative geographies. Seasonal housing market patterns frequently generate short-term volatility that does not reflect underlying long-term trends. Consequently, twelve-month comparisons provide a more reliable assessment of market direction than sequential monthly changes, which remain vulnerable to temporary composition effects. Researchers evaluating housing affordability should note that average rents reflect advertised and agreed contract values rather than tenant disposable incomes.
Frequently asked questions
- Are holiday lets or student accommodations included in the average rent calculation?
- No, short-term holiday lets and dedicated student halls are deliberately excluded to maintain a focus on long-term private residential tenancies.
- Why is a twelve-month comparison preferred over month-to-month analysis?
- Annual comparisons neutralise seasonal fluctuations and temporary compositional shifts in the properties let during any single month.
- How do these figures account for variations in property sizes across the municipality?
- The headline municipal average aggregates all property types and bedroom counts, meaning changes in the mix of properties let can influence the overall average.