Renting in Bristol has become increasingly unaffordable, with tenants spending an average of 44.6% of their income on rent in 2024. This percentage significantly exceeds the 30% threshold considered affordable by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Bristol and Bath rank among the top 20 least affordable areas in the UK. The rising expenses have outpaced wage growth, contributing to the affordability crisis in these cities. Factors such as the presence of universities and commuting options have further elevated rent prices.
Private tenants in Bristol spent 44.6 percent of their income on rent in 2024, significantly exceeding the ONS's 30 percent affordability threshold.
Bristol and Bath are now among the top 20 least affordable local authorities in the UK, with average rent costing over 42.7% of household incomes in Bath.
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