Rental yields vary a lot across the UK. On average figures, Scotland and the North East come top, helped by lower prices, while the South East, East of England and East Midlands come lowest.
This map shows gross yield, average prices and rents by region as a colour-coded heatmap, updated monthly from HM Land Registry and ONS figures, with a finder for areas that match your budget and target yield.
| North East | Average price about £166,000, rent about £790 a month: about 5.7% |
|---|---|
| North West | About £220,000 and £975: about 5.3% |
| Scotland | About £198,000 and £1,011: about 6.1% |
| London | About £554,000 and £2,338: about 5.1% |
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Usually in regions with lower house prices, such as the North East, Scotland and parts of the North West, though yields vary a lot between towns and streets.
Prices come from HM Land Registry’s UK House Price Index and rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, updated monthly.
It is a good starting point. Costs, demand from tenants, growth and the condition of the stock also matter, which the other tools help with.
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