Rental stock in England rises nearly 20% in a year

East Sussex recorded the largest county-level rise at 69.7%.

Related topics:  Landlords,  Rental Market,  Stock Levels
Property | Reporter
8th October 2025
To Let 722

Tenants across England are benefiting from a significant increase in available rental homes, according to the latest analysis from Adiuvo, a provider of 24/7 property management solutions. The number of rental properties listed has risen by 19.7% over the 12 months leading up to Q3 2025, with some areas seeing annual growth exceeding 50%.

Adiuvo compared rental listings in Q3 2025 with those in Q3 2024 and found that 114,178 properties were listed for rent this quarter, up from 95,354 last year. This growth suggests that renters have greater access to housing, easing pressure in a market that has been challenging in recent years.

County-level highlights

East Sussex: +69.7%

Tyne and Wear: +59.9%

Cambridgeshire: +57.4%

Dorset: +56.5%

Isle of Wight: +53.1%

City of Bristol: +50.2%

West Yorkshire: +48.7%

Norfolk: +45.9%

West Sussex: +43.9%

Devon: +39.7%

Despite national growth, a few areas recorded declines in available rental stock:

City of London: -31.3%

Gloucestershire: -18.2%

Warwickshire: -12.3%

Colin Stokes, founder and MD of Adiuvo, commented, “The increase in available rental stock across England is a welcome sign for renters, pointing to improved accessibility in many areas. A more balanced supply can ease competition and stabilise rental prices, which is good news for tenants.

“However, as stock levels grow, landlords must not overlook the importance of robust property management. Ensuring professional maintenance and prompt response to issues is vital for protecting property investments. It keeps tenants satisfied and prevents minor issues from escalating into costly repairs."

" At Adiuvo, we are seeing increased demand from landlords seeking 24/7 support to stay ahead of problems, ensure compliance, and maintain property standards in a rising market.”

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