Letting in Lambeth: the rules

What applies to rented homes in Lambeth, in one place: the licensing schemes and where they run, planning limits on house shares, 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 - every rented home in parts of the council's area needs a licence from the council, until 1 September 2029.
Selective licensing - every rented home in parts of the council's area needs a licence from the council, until 31 August 2030.
Additional licensing - house shares here need a licence from the council, until 8 December 2026.
House shares and planning - turning a home in parts of the council's area 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 Check where the Article 4 direction applies

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: Lambeth Council, checked 26 September 2026

Rents

The average rent here is £2,525 a month, up 3.7% on a year before.

1 bedroom: £1,882 a month
2 bedrooms: £2,342 a month
3 bedrooms: £2,682 a month
4 or more bedrooms: £3,715 a month

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

Energy ratings

58% of local homes with an energy certificate are rated C or better.

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