Gross rental yields in the United Kingdom: London and 7 other cities
The average gross rental yield in the United Kingdom stands at 6.98% (Q4 2025). Previously, in Q2 2025, the rental yield was 7.03%.
Cities compared
- London
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Bristol
- Leeds
Historical rental yields in the United Kingdom
| LONDON - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Westminster | |||
| Studio | €444,600 | €2,260 | 6.10% |
| 1-Bedroom | €741,000 | €3,650 | 5.91% |
| 2-Bedroom | €1,366,900 | €5,565 | 4.89% |
| 3-Bedroom | €2,496,600 | €8,050 | 3.87% |
| 4+Bedroom | €4,845,000 | €12,345 | 3.06% |
| Wandsworth | |||
| Studio | €478,800 | €1,940 | 4.86% |
| 1-Bedroom | €513,000 | €2,395 | 5.60% |
| 2-Bedroom | €741,000 | €4,390 | 7.11% |
| 3-Bedroom | €1,026,000 | €5,700 | 6.67% |
| 4+Bedroom | €1,254,000 | €6,840 | 6.55% |
| Tower Hamlets | |||
| Studio | €484,500 | €2,180 | 5.40% |
| 1-Bedroom | €484,500 | €2,475 | 6.13% |
| 2-Bedroom | €678,300 | €3,420 | 6.05% |
| 3-Bedroom | €969,000 | €3,935 | 4.87% |
| Lambeth | |||
| Studio | €547,200 | €1,595 | 3.50% |
| 1-Bedroom | €456,000 | €2,225 | 5.86% |
| 2-Bedroom | €654,900 | €2,895 | 5.30% |
| 3-Bedroom | €798,000 | €3,385 | 5.09% |
| Barnet | |||
| Studio | €399,000 | €1,720 | 5.17% |
| 1-Bedroom | €490,200 | €2,450 | 6.00% |
| 2-Bedroom | €655,500 | €3,080 | 5.64% |
| 3-Bedroom | €912,000 | €3,420 | 4.50% |
| 4+Bedroom | €1,710,000 | €4,740 | 3.33% |
| Southwark | |||
| Studio | €416,500 | €2,320 | 6.68% |
| 1-Bedroom | €505,750 | €2,740 | 6.50% |
| 2-Bedroom | €713,900 | €3,455 | 5.81% |
| 3-Bedroom | €833,000 | €3,570 | 5.14% |
| 4+Bedroom | €892,500 | €4,465 | 6.00% |
| Camden | |||
| Studio | €399,000 | €1,960 | 5.89% |
| 1-Bedroom | €627,000 | €2,750 | 5.26% |
| 2-Bedroom | €940,500 | €3,955 | 5.05% |
| 3-Bedroom | €1,482,000 | €6,420 | 5.20% |
| 4+Bedroom | €2,109,000 | €8,835 | 5.03% |
| Ealing | |||
| Studio | €307,800 | €1,595 | 6.22% |
| 1-Bedroom | €399,000 | €1,985 | 5.97% |
| 2-Bedroom | €541,500 | €2,565 | 5.68% |
| 3-Bedroom | €684,000 | €3,135 | 5.50% |
| London (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €410,400 | €1,940 | 5.67% |
| 1-Bedroom | €524,400 | €2,680 | 6.13% |
| 2-Bedroom | €769,500 | €3,590 | 5.60% |
| 3-Bedroom | €1,088,700 | €4,960 | 5.47% |
| 4+Bedroom | €2,850,000 | €9,980 | 4.20% |
| London avg. Rental Yields | 5.41% | ||
| MANCHESTER - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| City Center | |||
| Studio | €160,400 | €1,495 | 11.18% |
| 1-Bedroom | €228,000 | €1,425 | 7.50% |
| 2-Bedroom | €321,500 | €1,710 | 6.38% |
| 3-Bedroom | €456,000 | €2,395 | 6.30% |
| Salford | |||
| Studio | €142,500 | €1,310 | 11.03% |
| 1-Bedroom | €228,000 | €1,360 | 7.16% |
| 2-Bedroom | €313,500 | €1,655 | 6.33% |
| 3-Bedroom | €450,300 | €2,260 | 6.02% |
| Trafford | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €199,500 | €1,200 | 7.22% |
| 2-Bedroom | €307,800 | €1,595 | 6.22% |
| 3-Bedroom | €672,600 | €2,080 | 3.71% |
| Manchester (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €136,800 | €1,130 | 9.91% |
| 1-Bedroom | €212,000 | €1,255 | 7.10% |
| 2-Bedroom | €290,700 | €1,595 | 6.58% |
| 3-Bedroom | €444,400 | €2,110 | 5.70% |
| 4+-Bedroom | €795,200 | €3,240 | 4.89% |
| Manchester avg. Rental Yields | 6.84% | ||
| LIVERPOOL - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| City Center | |||
| Studio | €74,100 | €865 | 14.01% |
| 1-Bedroom | €177,800 | €1,025 | 6.92% |
| 2-Bedroom | €256,500 | €1,370 | 6.41% |
| 3-Bedroom | €495,900 | €1,595 | 3.86% |
| Liverpool (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €71,300 | €855 | 14.39% |
| 1-Bedroom | €168,700 | €970 | 6.90% |
| 2-Bedroom | €222,300 | €1,200 | 6.48% |
| 3-Bedroom | €384,750 | €1,300 | 4.05% |
| Liverpool avg. Rental Yields | 7.96% | ||
| BIRMINGHAM - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| City Center | |||
| Studio | €137,940 | €1,025 | 8.92% |
| 1-Bedroom | €193,800 | €1,140 | 7.06% |
| 2-Bedroom | €273,600 | €1,425 | 6.25% |
| 3-Bedroom | €433,200 | €2,370 | 6.57% |
| Birmingham (all locations) | |||
| Studio | €125,400 | €970 | 9.28% |
| 1-Bedroom | €171,000 | €1,085 | 7.61% |
| 2-Bedroom | €225,700 | €1,370 | 7.28% |
| 3-Bedroom | €319,200 | €2,405 | 9.04% |
| Birmingham avg. Rental Yields | 8.31% | ||
| EDINBURGH - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Edinburgh North | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €228,000 | €1,345 | 7.08% |
| 2-Bedroom | €333,500 | €1,710 | 6.15% |
| 3-Bedroom | €564,300 | €2,305 | 4.90% |
| City Center | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €279,300 | €1,310 | 5.63% |
| 2-Bedroom | €427,500 | €1,825 | 5.12% |
| 3-Bedroom | €684,000 | €2,510 | 4.40% |
| Edinburgh (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €222,300 | €1,245 | 6.72% |
| 2-Bedroom | €330,600 | €1,630 | 5.92% |
| 3-Bedroom | €478,800 | €2,280 | 5.71% |
| 4+Bedroom | €712,500 | €2,510 | 4.23% |
| Edinburgh avg. Rental Yields | 5.59% | ||
| GLASGOW - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Glasgow (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €136,800 | €1,025 | 8.99% |
| 2-Bedroom | €210,900 | €1,310 | 7.45% |
| 3-Bedroom | €285,000 | €1,825 | 7.68% |
| 4+Bedroom | €489,000 | €2,795 | 6.86% |
| Glasgow avg. Rental Yields | 7.75% | ||
| BRISTOL - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Bristol (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €228,000 | €1,425 | 7.50% |
| 2-Bedroom | €321,500 | €1,825 | 6.81% |
| 3-Bedroom | €541,500 | €2,875 | 6.37% |
| Bristol avg. Rental Yields | 6.89% | ||
| LEEDS - Apartments | COST (€) | YIELD (p.a.) | |
| TO BUY | MONTHLY RENT | ||
| Leeds (all locations) | |||
| 1-Bedroom | €148,200 | €960 | 7.77% |
| 2-Bedroom | €205,200 | €1,335 | 7.81% |
| 3-Bedroom | €376,200 | €1,825 | 5.82% |
| Leeds avg. Rental Yields | 7.13% | ||
| All yields are gross - i.e., before taxes, repair costs, ground rents, estate agents' fees, and any other costs. Net yields (what you'll really earn) are typically around 1.5% to 2% lower. Source: Global Property Guide and Rightmove |
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Research Methodology:
Our rental yield analysis is conducted biannually to ensure up-to-date insights. We assess 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom properties across the largest cities in the United Kingdom, comparing median rental prices with median purchase prices to determine gross rental yields.
We source data from a leading local property platform, capturing both asking rents and list prices to reflect current market conditions. The gross rental yield is calculated using the following formula:
(Median Monthly Rent × 12) ÷ Median Purchase Price × 100
For example, if the median monthly rent is €500 and the median purchase price is €100,000, the yield is calculated as:
(€500 × 12) ÷ €100,000 = 6% Gross Rental Yield
Note: NET yields vary from country to country, but are usually 1.5-2% lower.
