Rental price index in West Suffolk, England
Rental price index in West Suffolk, England stood at 118.31 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 | |||||||||||
| West Suffolk | 118.31 | 117.89 | 117.8 | 117.67 | 117.56 | 117.52 | 117.06 | 116.58 | 116.08 | 115.71 | |
| Barking and Dagenham | 130.55 | 130.36 | 130.12 | 129.92 | 129.77 | 129.66 | 129.44 | 129.23 | 128.99 | 128.56 |
Understanding rental price index in West Suffolk, England
Evaluating monthly fluctuations in private rental costs across West Suffolk, this indicator maps the changing expenses associated with leasing residential property in the area. By standardising administrative data into an index format, the series isolates pure rental price inflation from changes in the volume or physical composition of properties coming to the market. The measurement framework encompasses privately rented houses and apartments while systematically excluding social tenancies, holiday lets, and commercial properties.
When reading the data, analysts should focus on twelve-month comparisons to bypass short-term monthly irregularities that often characterise lower-tier authority datasets. Early estimates are provisional and subject to standard revision schedules as additional administrative returns are processed. When benchmarking this area against regional aggregates, users must remember that rural-urban mixes and local employment hubs can drive unique price dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
- What primary sector of the housing market is measured here?
- The series focuses exclusively on the privately rented residential sector.
- Why are year-on-year comparisons recommended over month-to-month views?
- Annual metrics smooth out short-term sample fluctuations inherent in district-level administrative datasets.
- Does this series capture changes in local council housing allocations?
- No, social housing and public sector tenancies are excluded from the underlying price calculations.