Council Accommodation
- Takes 4-6 weeks on average to get a housing application registered.
- Over 3,200 applicants currently registered on the Waiting List (of which 7% are under 25 years old, 41% are aged between 25-60 and 52% are over 60).
- Total Stock of 4,073 properties consisting of:
| Type of property | Number | Average weekly rent |
|---|---|---|
| Bedsit flat | 16 | £53.90 |
| 1-bed flat | 604 | £62.64 |
| 2-bed flat / maisonette | 595 | £71.37 |
| 2-bed house | 590 | £72.39 |
| 3-bed house | 2147 | £80.24 |
| 4-bed house | 121 | £89.57 |
Private Rented Accommodation
- Average cost of setting up a private rented tenancy is at least £1,000. This includes fees for credit checks, guarantor, rent in advance and bond which all have to be paid in advance.
Average Weekly Private Rents
- 1-bed - £80.07 / 2 bed - £99.46 / 3 bed - £118.38
Typical Local Housing Allowance Rates
- £56.16 per week for those living in shared accommodation or those under 35 years of age
- £72.00 per week for 1-bedroomed property
- £92.06 per week for 2-bedroomed property
- £103.85 per week for 3-bedroomed property
- £139.84 per week for 4-bedroomed property
Last Updated on Friday, September 29, 2023