Rental price index in South West Northern Ireland BRMA
Rental price index in South West Northern Ireland BRMA stood at 116.1 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 | |
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| Rental price index by local authority | |||||||||||
| South West Northern Ireland BRMA | 116.1 | 116.39 | 117.08 | 117.47 | 117.72 | 117.58 | 117.36 | 117.12 | |||
| County Durham | 126.24 | 125.3 | 124.59 | 123.91 | 123.4 | 122.89 | 122.22 | 121.63 | 121.1 | 120.58 |
Understanding rental price index in South West Northern Ireland BRMA
Assessing the monthly price trajectory of privately rented residential properties, this metric monitors rental inflation across the South West Northern Ireland Broad Rental Market Authority (BRMA) within the United Kingdom. Administrative records track matched-sample rental transactions to measure pure price changes over time. This western territorial boundary distinguishes the series from eastern and northern counterparts by capturing distinct local housing supply dynamics.
Interpreting the monthly figures requires focusing on annual percentage changes to smooth out seasonal leasing cycles. Initial monthly estimates are subject to routine revisions as late administrative returns are processed. Analysts should ensure they examine proportional growth rather than attempting to derive absolute cash rental values from the index numbers.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this BRMA from eastern regions?
- It covers the south-western territory with its own localised housing market dynamics.
- Why are twelve-month comparisons recommended over monthly changes?
- Annual comparisons eliminate seasonal tenancy renewal patterns.
- Are provisional figures revised later?
- Yes, late administrative returns prompt routine revisions to early estimates.