Free UK Housing Affordability Tools

Is your rent actually affordable?

Find out if your rent is too high, how much you can afford, and where in the UK your salary goes furthest — free, instant, no signup needed.

The affordability spectrum

Affordable
Stretch
Risky

£1,115/mo

Average UK 1-bedroom rent

30%

Spend less than this on rent

109

UK cities with rent data

Three tools, one question answered.

Whether you're checking a prospective flat, planning a move, or just curious — we have the right tool.

Your answer in under 30 seconds.

Most people in the UK don't know if their rent is too high — they just feel it.

The 30% rule says you should spend no more than 30% of your pay on rent. Our free calculator tells you instantly where you stand.

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1

Enter your salary

Type your yearly salary or monthly pay. It takes 5 seconds.

2

Enter your rent

Add your current monthly rent — or one you're thinking about.

3

See your verdict instantly

You'll get a clear result: Affordable, Stretch, or Risky — plus exactly how much money you'll have left each month.

Average rent across UK cities

2026/27 indicative averages for 1-bedroom properties.

See full comparison →
London
£1,890/mo
Oxford
£1,440/mo
Brighton
£1,305/mo
Bath
£1,350/mo
Bristol
£1,215/mo
Birmingham
£855/mo
Leeds
£855/mo
Manchester
£1,035/mo
Liverpool
£765/mo
Edinburgh
£1,305/mo
Glasgow
£855/mo
Cardiff
£900/mo
Belfast
£765/mo

Stop guessing.
Know if your rent is affordable.

Takes 30 seconds. Just enter your salary and rent — we'll tell you instantly if you're paying too much. Free, no account needed.