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Rental yield in Elmbridge
Elmbridge has one of the lowest average gross rental yields in England and Wales, typical of higher-priced areas where the rent does not keep pace with the purchase price.
Over the past year, average prices in Elmbridge fell 2.1% and average rents rose 1.1%.
Gross yield
3%
Average price
£743,525
↓ -2.1% / yr
Average rent
£1,867/mo
↑ +1.1% / yr
National rank
#315 of 316
Who rents here
Census 2021, 55,587 households
17.5% of homes in Elmbridge are private rentals.
Average rent by size
1 bedroom
£1,247/mo
↑ +1.4% / yr
2 bedrooms
£1,569/mo
↑ +1.2% / yr
3 bedrooms
£1,912/mo
↑ +1.4% / yr
4+ bedrooms
£2,848/mo
↑ 0% / yr
Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).
Council tax bands (2026-27)
Band A
£1,705
Band B
£1,990
Band C
£2,274
Band D
£2,558
Band E
£3,126
Band F
£3,695
Band G
£4,263
Band H
£5,116
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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How it compares
Areas with a similar yield
Common questions
Is Elmbridge a good place to buy to let?
For rental income it is one of the weaker areas, at a 3% average gross yield. Places like this are usually bought for expected price growth or lifestyle rather than cash flow.
Are rents rising in Elmbridge?
Over the past year, average rents in Elmbridge rose 1.1% and average prices fell 2.1% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).
Is there rental demand in Elmbridge?
Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Elmbridge rose 1.1% 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, 17.5% of Elmbridge's 55,587 households rented privately (10.1% social rented, 71.3% owner occupied).
What is the average rent for a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom property in Elmbridge?
As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Elmbridge by property size are £1,247 for a 1 bedroom property, £1,569 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,912 for a 3 bedroom property, £2,848 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £1,867 a month.
How much is council tax in Elmbridge?
In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Elmbridge is £2,558 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,705 for Band A up to £5,116 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. Elmbridge is at 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.