Which parts of the UK give the best rental yield? Using official average prices and rents, Scotland and the North East come top, and the South East comes bottom.
Average gross yield by region
Gross yield here is the average monthly rent × 12, divided by the average house price. Prices are from the HM Land Registry UK House Price Index for August 2026, and rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents for September 2026.
| Region | Average price | Average rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £198,397 | £1,011 | 6.1% |
| North East | £165,640 | £790 | 5.7% |
| North West | £220,393 | £975 | 5.3% |
| Northern Ireland | £202,487 | £879 | 5.2% |
| London | £554,430 | £2,338 | 5.1% |
| West Midlands | £236,039 | £983 | 5.0% |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £209,266 | £869 | 5.0% |
| South West | £304,139 | £1,251 | 4.9% |
| Wales | £216,363 | £848 | 4.7% |
| East of England | £337,848 | £1,298 | 4.6% |
| East Midlands | £241,955 | £928 | 4.6% |
| South East | £379,953 | £1,438 | 4.5% |
What the averages hide
Regional averages mix very different homes and towns. Yields are often higher for cheaper terraced houses in towns than for new flats in city centres, and some streets beat their region by several points. The averages are a starting point for where to look, not a deal score.
Yield or growth?
Higher-yield areas tend to have lower prices, which can mean more cashflow but slower price growth. Lower-yield areas such as the South East often attract buyers expecting growth instead. Many investors decide which matters more to them before choosing an area.
See the map
The UK Rental Yield Map shows gross yield, prices and rents by region as a heatmap, updated monthly from the official figures, with a finder for areas that match your budget and target yield.