London's cheapest and most expensive areas to rent a room

Room renters are paying 37 per cent more than this time five years ago, according to SpareRoom - (Evening Standard composite)

London room rents have risen by 37 per cent over the past five years, pushing the average cost of a room up to £995 per month, new data shows.

According to flatshare site SpareRoom, the average London room rent between July and September 2020 was £728 per month, rising up to £995 for the same period this year. This means that the average tenant is currently paying £267pcm more for a room than five years ago.