Kensington and Chelsea Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Kensington and Chelsea buy-to-let research.

Last updated 19 Aug 2026HPI June 2026Rents July 2026Sold prices January 2026
Average Rent£3,629

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.9%

vs June 2026

Annual Rent Movement+0.8%

vs July 2025

Estimated Gross Yield3.5%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£3,629July 2026
Last month£3,596June 2026
Monthly change+0.9%Rent estimate
Last year£3,601July 2025
Annual change+0.8%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.9%From £3,596 last month
Annual movementUp 0.8%From £3,601 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated August 2026

According to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, the average rent in Kensington and Chelsea stood at £3,629 in July 2026. That was up from £3,596 in June, a month-on-month rise of 0.9%.

Over the year, average rent was also slightly higher, with annual growth of 0.8%.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£2,597+1.5% annual
two bed£3,371+1.2% annual
three bed£4,004+1.2% annual
four or more bed£5,555+0.2% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Kensington and Chelsea. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Kensington and Chelsea buy-to-let areas.