Market Overview
Median Gross Yield
5.1%
2-bedroom house, long-term rental
Median Property Price
£285K
2-bedroom house
Average Council Tax
0.97%
Effective rate as % of property value
Unrestricted Markets
263/296
No night cap, no licensing
Planning permission may still be required for change of use
Market Types
Markets classified by long-term rental investment characteristics and short-term rental regulation status.
Cash Flow
78
High rental yields (≥6%). Strong monthly income from long-term rentals.
Balanced
142
Moderate yields (4-5.9%). Mix of income and capital growth.
Appreciation
52
Lower yields (<4%). Focus on capital appreciation.
Regulated
24
STR restrictions or planning constraints limit short-term letting.
Top Markets by Rental Yield
Gross rental yield = annual rent ÷ property price. Higher yields mean stronger cash flow potential. Based on 2-bedroom house, long-term rental.
1
Blackpool
£145K median • Unrestricted short-term rental restrictions
7.8%
2
Burnley
£85K median • Unrestricted short-term rental restrictions
7.2%
3
Hyndburn
£95K median • Unrestricted short-term rental restrictions
6.9%
4
Hartlepool
£115K median • Unrestricted short-term rental restrictions
6.7%
5
Blackburn with Darwen
£125K median • Unrestricted short-term rental restrictions
6.5%
All England Markets
Showing sample of 5 local authorities. Full sortable table with all 296 coming soon. Click any market to analyze detailed financials in the dashboard.
| Local authority | Market Type | Gross Yield 2BR house | Median Price 2BR house | STR Restrictions Restriction level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Cash Flow | 6.2% | £235K | Low |
| Birmingham | Balanced | 5.8% | £215K | Unrestricted |
| Brighton and Hove | Appreciation | 4.1% | £425K | Medium |
| Cambridge | Appreciation | 3.9% | £485K | Medium |
| Westminster | Regulated | 3.2% | £875K | High |
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