Note: Data for Great Britain. Each dot represents one broad rental market area. The data point for Central London is omitted from the figure because the 30th percentile of rent is so high (£2275). Its LHA rate is equal to the national cap (£1590).
Source: Valuation Office Agency, Rent Service Scotland, and Rent Officers Wales.
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