Letting in Redbridge: the rules and the numbers

What applies to rented homes in Redbridge, in one place: the licensing schemes and where they run, planning limits on house shares, what housing allowance pays, typical rents, and how local homes rate on energy. Every figure shows its source and date. For one property, enter its address above.

Last checked: 26 September 2026

Licences

Selective licensing: In parts of the area
Additional licensing: Applies here
Article 4 on house shares: Applies here

Selective licensing - every rented home in parts of the council's area needs a licence from the council, until 31 October 2028.
Selective licensing - every rented home in parts of the council's area needs a licence from the council, until 7 April 2029.
Additional licensing - house shares here need a licence from the council, until 17 September 2028.
House shares and planning - turning a home here into a house share for 3 to 6 people from more than one household needs planning permission first. The council calls this an Article 4 direction.

Check where selective licensing applies Read the additional licensing scheme Read the Article 4 direction

Anywhere in England, a house share of 5 or more people from more than one household needs a licence from the council - an HMO licence.

Source: Redbridge Council, checked 26 September 2026

Housing allowance

Housing allowance is the most that benefits pay towards a tenant's rent each month.

In the Outer East London area: £561.33 for a room in a house share, £1,200.00 for a 1-bedroom home, £1,400.00 for a 2-bedroom home, £1,675.00 for a 3-bedroom home, £1,950.00 for a 4-bedroom home.
In the Outer North East London area: £549.83 for a room in a house share, £1,000.00 for a 1-bedroom home, £1,250.00 for a 2-bedroom home, £1,500.00 for a 3-bedroom home, £1,800.00 for a 4-bedroom home.

Source: Department for Work and Pensions, Local Housing Allowance rates from 1 April 2026

Rents

The average rent here is £1,726 a month, up 2.0% on a year before.

1 bedroom: Average rent £1,368; Housing allowance £1,200.00 Outer East London; Housing allowance £1,000.00 Outer North East London
2 bedrooms: Average rent £1,681; Housing allowance £1,400.00 Outer East London; Housing allowance £1,250.00 Outer North East London
3 bedrooms: Average rent £1,981; Housing allowance £1,675.00 Outer East London; Housing allowance £1,500.00 Outer North East London
4 or more bedrooms: Average rent £2,711; Housing allowance £1,950.00 Outer East London; Housing allowance £1,800.00 Outer North East London

Source: Department for Work and Pensions, Local Housing Allowance rates from 1 April 2026

1 bedroom: £1,368 a month
2 bedrooms: £1,681 a month
3 bedrooms: £1,981 a month
4 or more bedrooms: £2,711 a month

Source: Office for National Statistics private rents, August 2026 (provisional - it may still be revised)

Energy ratings

46% of local homes with an energy certificate are rated C or better.

Source: Office for National Statistics, energy certificates up to March 2025