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Rental yield in Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of has the highest rental yield in the South West: 6.4% gross.
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 2.1% and average rents rose 5.9%.
Average gross yield
6.4%
#6 of 316 areas
Average price
£352,262
▲ 2.1% past year
Average rent
£1,883/mo
▲ 5.9% past year
Privately rented
26.2%
of 191,638 homes
Average rent by size
1 bedroom
£1,225/mo
↑ +5.9% / yr
2 bedrooms
£1,544/mo
↑ +5.9% / yr
3 bedrooms
£1,759/mo
↑ +6.4% / yr
4+ bedrooms
£2,546/mo
↑ +5.5% / yr
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
£1,809
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.
How it compares
Deprivation (IMD 2025)
268 neighbourhoods
11% of Bristol, City of's neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 10%. The typical one sits in the more deprived half of the country.
Fifths of England, most to least deprived (MHCLG IMD 2025). It shifts street by street, so check a specific postcode.
Bristol, City of has 7 Article 4 areas restricting HMO conversions in the national planning dataset, where turning a family home into a small house-share needs full planning permission. 9 more Article 4 areas cover other rights, such as home alterations.
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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 6.4% 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 5.9% and average prices rose 2.1% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to August 2026).
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 5.9% 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 August 2026, average monthly rents in Bristol, City of by property size are £1,225 for a 1 bedroom property, £1,544 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,759 for a 3 bedroom property, £2,546 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £1,883 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.
How deprived is Bristol, City of?
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, 11% of Bristol, City of's 268 neighbourhoods are in England's most deprived 10%, and 8% are in the least deprived 10%. The typical neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10, where 1 is most deprived. Deprivation shifts street by street, so check the exact postcode before you offer.
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 6.4%.
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). Deprivation: MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025. 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.