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Rental yield in Harlow
Harlow 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 Harlow rose 1.7% and average rents rose 4.2%.
Gross yield
5.8%
Average price
£313,338
↑ +1.7% / yr
Average rent
£1,518/mo
↑ +4.2% / yr
National rank
#19 of 316
Who rents here
Census 2021, 37,856 households
15.4% of homes in Harlow are private rentals.
Average rent by size
1 bedroom
£1,021/mo
↑ +4.5% / yr
2 bedrooms
£1,325/mo
↑ +4.3% / yr
3 bedrooms
£1,570/mo
↑ +4.4% / yr
4+ bedrooms
£2,195/mo
↑ +3.5% / yr
Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).
Council tax bands (2026-27)
Band A
£1,533
Band B
£1,788
Band C
£2,044
Band D
£2,299
Band E
£2,810
Band F
£3,321
Band G
£3,832
Band H
£4,598
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
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Common questions
Is Harlow a good place to buy to let?
On income alone it is among the strongest areas in England and Wales, at a 5.8% 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 Harlow?
Over the past year, average rents in Harlow rose 4.2% and average prices rose 1.7% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).
Is there rental demand in Harlow?
Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Harlow rose 4.2% 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, 15.4% of Harlow's 37,856 households rented privately (29.3% social rented, 53.7% owner occupied).
What is the average rent for a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom property in Harlow?
As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Harlow by property size are £1,021 for a 1 bedroom property, £1,325 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,570 for a 3 bedroom property, £2,195 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £1,518 a month.
How much is council tax in Harlow?
In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Harlow is £2,299 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,533 for Band A up to £4,598 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. Harlow is at 5.8%.
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.