Is the average rent a flat's total monthly rent?
The table gives average monthly rent per square metre, rather than the total rent for a flat. To convert the unit: rent per m² per month × saleable area in m². This explains the units; an individual property's actual rent can differ.
How does the rental index differ from average rents?
The rental index uses 1999 = 100 and measures rental changes for the relevant class. Average rents depend on the mix of properties recorded in each period, so a change in averages does not necessarily represent a general rental change. Check the month, region and saleable-area class before comparing.
When are figures updated, and what do P and Z mean?
This page shows successfully synchronized official monthly historical data; use the table's month and source status to assess coverage. P means provisional and subject to revision. Z means fewer than 20 transactions, requiring care in interpretation. Unavailable data does not mean zero rent.
These are private domestic historical statistics for general reference. RVD's official figures and revisions prevail.