This London borough is officially the most expensive place to rent in Britain

"Taking top spot as the most expensive place to call home in the UK is Kensington and Chelsea - when you have the Prince and Princess of Wales as your neighbours in Kensington Palace, this does make some sense. The average rent in the Royal Borough can set you back a hefty £3,601 a month, with it costing renters over 74 per cent of their income"

"Ranking in at the second most expensive place to live is Westminster at £3,244 a month, followed by Camden at £2,877. At spot number 10 sits Merton in southwest London, costing £2,059 a month - which still isn't exactly a bargain, especially when that often only buys you a glorified shoebox. Londoners typically spend £2,252 a month on rent - a brutal 60 percent higher than the England-wide average of £1,399. This is down to the capital's h"

Rents across Britain increased by an average of 6.7 percent since June 2024, while London rents rose 7.3 percent in a year. Office for National Statistics figures from June–July 2025 show London boroughs dominate the top ten most expensive places. Kensington and Chelsea averages £3,601 per month, costing renters over 74 percent of their income. Westminster averages £3,244 and Camden £2,877; Merton averages £2,059. Londoners typically pay £2,252 a month on rent, about 60 percent higher than the England-wide average of £1,399. High central demand, desirable housing, transport links and green spaces push prices up.

Read at Time Out London