Rent vs buy calculator · England
Rent vs buy in Hounslow: is it cheaper to rent or buy?
Buying leaves you £18,617 better off after 7 years. Owning a 2-bed terraced house costs about £3,388 a month, against £2,109 to rent the same size home.
- After 7 years
- Buy +£18,617
- Difference in net wealth
- Monthly cost to own
- £3,388
- Mortgage £2,759, of which £833 is capital
- Monthly cost to rent
- £2,109
- Rent £1,947 plus council tax
- Median price
- £535,000
- terraced house
- Cash needed to buy
- £70,250
- £53,500 deposit + £16,750 SDLT
- Price-to-rent ratio
- 22.9
- Price divided by a year of rent
Renting vs buying in Hounslow by home size
| Bedrooms | Price | Rent / mo | Owning vs renting / mo | After 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £345,000 | £1,583 | +£504 | Buy £61,784 |
| 2 bed | £535,000 | £1,947 | +£1,279 | Buy £18,617 |
| 3 bed | £575,000 | £2,241 | +£1,224 | Buy £36,696 |
| 4+ bed | £730,000 | £3,076 | +£1,318 | Buy £70,995 |
Average rent and house prices in Hounslow
The ONS average private rent in Hounslow is £1,952 a month (Aug 2026, provisional), up 3.2% on a year earlier. The median price paid is £475,200 (ONS median price paid, year ending Mar 2026).
Default scenario: 2-bed home, 7 years stay, 10% deposit, 4.80% fixed mortgage, monthly difference invested in a S&S ISA at 7.5%. Council tax is £1,943 a year (Band C) and is paid whether you rent or buy, so it does not change the verdict.
Renting or buying in Hounslow: FAQs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hounslow?
For a 2-bed home in Hounslow, owning costs about £3,388 a month and renting about £2,109, both including council tax. Buying leaves you £18,617 better off after 7 years. This assumes a 2-bed home, 7 years stay, 10% deposit, 4.80% fixed mortgage, monthly difference invested in a S&S ISA at 7.5%.
What is the average rent in Hounslow?
The ONS average private rent in Hounslow is £1,952 a month across all home sizes (Aug 2026, provisional), with £1,583 for 1 bed, £1,947 for 2 bed, £2,241 for 3 bed, £3,076 for 4 or more bed. Rents rose 3.2% over the past year.
What is the average house price in Hounslow?
The median price paid in Hounslow is £475,200 (ONS median price paid, year ending Mar 2026). The calculator uses £535,000 for a terraced house, the property type typical for a 2-bed home.
How much is stamp duty on an average home in Hounslow?
A first-time buyer paying £535,000 would pay £16,750 in SDLT. With a 10% deposit of £53,500, the cash needed on day one is about £70,250.
What is the price-to-rent ratio in Hounslow?
About 22.9: the 2-bed price is 22.9 times a year of rent. Higher ratios favour renting; lower ratios favour buying.
Which home size is best value to buy in Hounslow?
On the default assumptions, a 4+-bed home gives buying its strongest position: buying ahead by £70,995 after 7 years.
How many years until buying pays off in Hounslow?
The lead first changes hands in year 4 on the default settings. Staying longer spreads stamp duty and selling costs over more years.
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