Letting in Redbridge: the rules
What applies to rented homes in Redbridge, 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 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.
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
Rents
The average rent here is £1,726 a month, up 2.0% on a year before.
- 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