Research and analysis
Local reference rents, listed by BRMA and property size (August 2026)
Local reference rent (LRR) levels by number of rooms and broad rental market areas (BRMA) for residential properties in England in August 2026.
Applies to England
Local reference rents (August 2026)
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The data contains the following terms:
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| BRMA (LRR) | Broad rental market area (local reference rents) – an area where a tenant lives and accesses facilities and services related to health, education, recreation, personal banking and shopping, across which local reference rents are determined |
| CAT 1A | Category 1A – One room let with substantial board and attendance |
| CAT 1B | Category 1B – One room with shared use of a kitchen, toilet, bathroom and living room |
| CAT 1C | Category 1C – Any other one-room letting |
The Housing Benefit referral section of the Rent Officer Handbook explains in detail how LRR is determined for any BRMA.
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