Rental yields›Bristol, City of
Rental yield in Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of has one of the highest average gross rental yields in England and Wales. Relatively affordable prices against solid rents put it near the top of 316 areas for buy-to-let income return.
Over the past year, average prices in Bristol, City of rose 3.5% and average rents rose 6.5%.
Gross yield
6.3%
Average price
£356,824
↑ +3.5% / yr
Average rent
£1,880/mo
↑ +6.5% / yr
National rank
#8 of 316
Who rents here
Census 2021, 191,638 households
26.2% of homes in Bristol, City of are private rentals.
Average rent by size
1 bedroom
£1,223/mo
↑ +6.6% / yr
2 bedrooms
£1,541/mo
↑ +6.6% / yr
3 bedrooms
£1,755/mo
↑ +7% / yr
4+ bedrooms
£2,542/mo
↑ +6% / yr
Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).
Council tax bands (2026-27)
Band A
£1,809
Band B
£2,111
Band C
£2,412
Band D
£2,714
Band E
£3,317
Band F
£3,920
Band G
£4,523
Band H
£5,428
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.
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How it compares
Areas with a similar yield
Common questions
Is Bristol, City of a good place to buy to let?
On income alone it is among the strongest areas in England and Wales, at a 6.3% average gross yield. High-yield areas tend to see slower price growth, so it suits investors who value monthly income over long-term capital gains.
Are rents rising in Bristol, City of?
Over the past year, average rents in Bristol, City of rose 6.5% and average prices rose 3.5% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).
Is there rental demand in Bristol, City of?
Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Bristol, City of rose 6.5% 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, 26.2% of Bristol, City of's 191,638 households rented privately (18.7% social rented, 54% owner occupied).
What is the average rent for a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom property in Bristol, City of?
As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Bristol, City of by property size are £1,223 for a 1 bedroom property, £1,541 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,755 for a 3 bedroom property, £2,542 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £1,880 a month.
How much is council tax in Bristol, City of?
In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Bristol, City of is £2,714 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,809 for Band A up to £5,428 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. Bristol, City of is at 6.3%.
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.