New tenancy legislation and tightening energy efficiency rules are set to reshape the prime London rental market, according to analysis from Knight Frank.

Rents are expected to rise further as a consequence, according to RICS’ latest UK Residential Survey.

Average rent across England in August 2025 was £1,480, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Amid soaring temperatures, average rents in England heated up by 3.2% in June.

Rents have risen 21% since 2022, five times faster than house prices.

The North East saw the highest rental growth in England at 9.4%

Average rents rose from £1,213 in March to £1,216 in April, ahead of a predicted summer rental spike.

Despite average rents rising across the UK over the last year, rents in Birmingham have fallen for a fourth consecutive quarter.