UK Minimum Wage · Rent index
Hours of NLW (£12.71) work to pay average rent
ONS PIPR Aug 2026 · Source: ONS / GOV.UK · Not HMRC-endorsed
London
183.5
England
114.8
South East
112.2
East of England
101.4
South West
98
Scotland
79.7
West Midlands
77.3
North West
76.2
| Region | Avg rent | Gross hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1,400 | 110.1 | 14.7 |
| London | £2,332 | 183.5 | 24.5 |
| North East | £788 | 62.0 | 8.3 |
| Wales | £846 | 66.6 | 8.9 |
| Scotland | £1,013 | 79.7 | 10.6 |
Scotland net hours on the full page use 2026/27 Scottish income tax bands (GOV.UK). Full methodology & CSV:
ukminimumwage.co.uk/nlw-hours-to-pay-rent