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Rental yield in Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase 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 Cannock Chase rose 3.5% and average rents rose 6%.

Gross yield

4.5%

Average price

£230,601

↑ +3.5% / yr

Average rent

£859/mo

↑ +6% / yr

National rank

#147 of 316

Who rents here

Census 2021, 43,456 households

15.8% of homes in Cannock Chase are private rentals.

Private rented 15.8%Social rented 16.2%Owner occupied 67.1%

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£584/mo

↑ +6.2% / yr

2 bedrooms

£774/mo

↑ +5.9% / yr

3 bedrooms

£955/mo

↑ +6.1% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,334/mo

↑ +5.2% / yr

1 bed£584
2 beds£774
3 beds£955
4+ beds£1,334

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

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,584

Band B

£1,848

Band C

£2,112

Band D

£2,376

Band E

£2,904

Band F

£3,432

Band G

£3,960

Band H

£4,752

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

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Gross yield4.5%

That is right on the Cannock Chase average of 4.5%. Add costs for a net estimate.

How it compares

Cannock Chase4.5%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)6.9%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%

Areas with a similar yield

Chorley 4.5%South Ribble 4.5%Broxtowe 4.5%East Staffordshire 4.5%Woking 4.5%Rugby 4.5%
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Common questions

Is Cannock Chase a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 4.5% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Cannock Chase?

Over the past year, average rents in Cannock Chase rose 6% and average prices rose 3.5% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).

Is there rental demand in Cannock Chase?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Cannock Chase rose 6% 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, 15.8% of Cannock Chase's 43,456 households rented privately (16.2% social rented, 67.1% owner occupied).

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

As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Cannock Chase by property size are £584 for a 1 bedroom property, £774 for a 2 bedroom property, £955 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,334 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £859 a month.

How much is council tax in Cannock Chase?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Cannock Chase is £2,376 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,584 for Band A up to £4,752 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. Cannock Chase is at 4.5%.

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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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