Students in the private rental sector

In this speed read we take a look at the students numbers relating to students living in the private rental sector

435,430 first time students have a confirmed place at university in the UK in 2021, this is 5% higher than results day in 2020.
During university, 29% of students live in the private rental sector. Dataloft estimate that 570,000 students will be living in the private rental sector during the next academic year.
In the UK, excluding London, students in the private rental sector spend an average of £508 on their share of rent a month and a total household rent of £1,313.
In London students in the private rental sector spend an average £1,007 on their share of rent, and a total household rent of £2,026.
Source: Dataloft Rental Market Analytics, HESA

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