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Rental yield in Bridgend

Rents in Bridgend rose 7.8% in the year to August 2026, the third fastest rise in Wales.

Bridgend sits in the upper half for rental yield in England and Wales, a bit above the 4.4% typical figure across all 316 areas.

Over the past year, average prices in Bridgend rose 3.7% and average rents rose 7.8%.

Average gross yield

4.4%

#176 of 316 areas

Average price

£209,569

▲ 3.7% past year

Average rent

£763/mo

▲ 7.8% past year

Privately rented

15.3%

of 62,360 homes

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£562/mo

↑ +7.5% / yr

2 bedrooms

£701/mo

↑ +7.8% / yr

3 bedrooms

£816/mo

↑ +8.1% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,142/mo

↑ +6.6% / yr

1 bed£562
2 beds£701
3 beds£816
4+ beds£1,142

Average private rent by number of bedrooms, across new and existing tenancies. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026).

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,652

Band B

£1,927

Band C

£2,203

Band D

£2,478

Band E

£3,029

Band F

£3,579

Band G

£4,130

Band H

£4,956

Band I

£5,782

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.

How it compares

Bridgend4.4%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)7.0%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%
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Wales runs its own letting rules. Landlords must register and be licensed with Rent Smart Wales, tenancies are occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, purchases pay Land Transaction Tax rather than stamp duty, and councils can charge a council tax premium on second homes. England's Renters' Rights Act and landlord register don't apply. All 22 Welsh areas ranked.

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Gross yield4.4%

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Nearby areas

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Common questions

Is Bridgend a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 4.4% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Bridgend?

Over the past year, average rents in Bridgend rose 7.8% and average prices rose 3.7% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to August 2026).

Is there rental demand in Bridgend?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Bridgend rose 7.8% 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, 15.3% of Bridgend's 62,360 households rented privately (13.9% social rented, 70.5% owner occupied).

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

As of August 2026, average monthly rents in Bridgend by property size are £562 for a 1 bedroom property, £701 for a 2 bedroom property, £816 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,142 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £763 a month.

How much is council tax in Bridgend?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Bridgend is £2,478 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,652 for Band A up to £5,782 for Band I. 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. Bridgend is at 4.4%.

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