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Rental yield in Breckland

Breckland sits in the lower half for rental yield in England and Wales, a little below the 4.4% typical figure across all 316 areas.

Over the past year, average prices in Breckland rose 2.7% and average rents rose 3%.

Gross yield

4.1%

Average price

£273,851

↑ +2.7% / yr

Average rent

£925/mo

↑ +3% / yr

National rank

#214 of 316

Who rents here

Census 2021, 60,358 households

18.1% of homes in Breckland are private rentals.

Private rented 18.1%Social rented 14.1%Owner occupied 67%

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£663/mo

↑ +3.2% / yr

2 bedrooms

£843/mo

↑ +3.2% / yr

3 bedrooms

£1,041/mo

↑ +3.1% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,514/mo

↑ +2.3% / yr

1 bed£663
2 beds£843
3 beds£1,041
4+ beds£1,514

Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,629

Band B

£1,901

Band C

£2,172

Band D

£2,444

Band E

£2,987

Band F

£3,530

Band G

£4,073

Band H

£4,888

Average annual bill for the area, including police and other precepts (MHCLG and Welsh Government, 2026-27). Community precepts vary, and the band is set by the property, so check the exact band on gov.uk.

Work out the yield on a specific property

Pre-filled with the Breckland average. Change them for a real property.

Gross yield4.1%

That is right on the Breckland average of 4.1%. Add costs for a net estimate.

How it compares

Breckland4.1%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)6.9%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%

Areas with a similar yield

Dacorum 4.1%North Hertfordshire 4.1%Tunbridge Wells 4.1%Bassetlaw 4.1%Stafford 4.1%Reigate and Banstead 4.1%
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Common questions

Is Breckland a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 4.1% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Breckland?

Over the past year, average rents in Breckland rose 3% and average prices rose 2.7% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).

Is there rental demand in Breckland?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Breckland rose 3% over the past year (ONS), which points to tenants competing for available stock. Still ask local letting agents about typical void periods before committing to a buy-to-let there. For the size of the market: at the 2021 census, 18.1% of Breckland's 60,358 households rented privately (14.1% social rented, 67% owner occupied).

What is the average rent for a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom property in Breckland?

As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Breckland by property size are £663 for a 1 bedroom property, £843 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,041 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,514 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £925 a month.

How much is council tax in Breckland?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Breckland is £2,444 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,629 for Band A up to £4,888 for Band H. Community precepts vary within the area, so treat these as area averages and check the exact band and bill with the council.

What is a good rental yield in the UK?

As a rough guide, under 4% is low, 5 to 6% is typical, and above 6.5% is high. Breckland is at 4.1%.

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Gross yield = annual rent divided by average price. Average price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (01/06/2026). Average rent: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07). Local-authority averages across all property types, indicative only. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not investment advice.

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