Oadby and Wigston Rents and Rental Yield Data

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

Last updated 19 Aug 2026HPI June 2026Rents July 2026Sold prices February 2026
Average Rent£1,025

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement-0.0%

vs June 2026

Annual Rent Movement+4.1%

vs July 2025

Estimated Gross Yield4.7%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

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

Latest rent£1,025July 2026
Last month£1,026June 2026
Monthly change-0.0%Rent estimate
Last year£985July 2025
Annual change+4.1%Rent estimate
Monthly movementDown 0.0%From £1,026 last month
Annual movementUp 4.1%From £985 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated August 2026

Oadby and Wigston’s average private rent stood at £1,025 in July 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. That was £1 lower than in June, so rents slipped very slightly month on month.

The monthly move was small, but it does show that the market was broadly steady rather than rising sharply.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£734+4.0% annual
two bed£890+4.3% annual
three bed£1,123+4.2% annual
four or more bed£1,563+3.5% 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 Oadby and Wigston. 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 Oadby and Wigston buy-to-let areas.