In our inaugural research report on the Build to Rent sector, we have analysed current supply and demand prospects across the UK’s 250 most populous towns and cities outside London to identify the next Build to Rent development hotspots, as well as addressing current trends and barriers to entry. 

Unsurprisingly, locations in the South East and East regions feature prominently in the rankings, accounting for eight of the top 15, with much of their performance drawn from their strong economic growth prospects, alongside affordability constraints. However, there is a notable disconnect between the top-ranked locations and the current and forthcoming supply.

Top 15 UK Build to Rent hotspots

1. Brighton and Hove 
2. Oxford 
3. Reading 
4. Cambridge 
5. Bristol 
6. Southampton 
7. Manchester 
8. Slough 
9. Bournemouth 
10. Edinburgh 
11. Cardiff 
12. Guildford 
13. Watford 
14. Bath and North East Somerset 
15. Aberdeen

>> Download a copy of the report.