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Young people have been locked out of homeownership. Deposits are impossible to save. Mortgage rules are too strict. And ‘Generation Rent’ is now permanent. According to the narrative by the newspapers, younger generation homeownership has collapsed.
Burghfield Common's private rental market has changed considerably over the last five years. In 2021, the average monthly rent in Burghfield Common was £1,189. So far in 2026, that figure stands at £1,503. That is a rise of 26.4%. To put that into context, the average UK rent increased from £1,390 in 2021 to £1,744 in 2026, a rise of 25.5%.
The Burghfield Common property market can often feel far more active than it really is.
Across the UK and here in Warfield, the property market remains surprisingly active despite the issues at home and abroad. House prices are steady, buyers are still being selective, and the market itself is evolving.