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Rental yield in Knowsley

Knowsley 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 Knowsley rose 3.6% and average rents rose 10.4%.

Gross yield

5.4%

Average price

£189,116

↑ +3.6% / yr

Average rent

£844/mo

↑ +10.4% / yr

National rank

#43 of 316

Who rents here

Census 2021, 66,073 households

14.3% of homes in Knowsley are private rentals.

Private rented 14.3%Social rented 25.3%Owner occupied 59.5%

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£592/mo

↑ +10.4% / yr

2 bedrooms

£754/mo

↑ +10.3% / yr

3 bedrooms

£914/mo

↑ +10.5% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,306/mo

↑ +9.5% / yr

1 bed£592
2 beds£754
3 beds£914
4+ beds£1,306

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

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,659

Band B

£1,935

Band C

£2,212

Band D

£2,488

Band E

£3,041

Band F

£3,594

Band G

£4,147

Band H

£4,976

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 yield5.4%

That is right on the Knowsley average of 5.4%. Add costs for a net estimate.

How it compares

Knowsley5.4%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)6.9%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%

Areas with a similar yield

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 5.4%Dartford 5.4%Ipswich 5.4%Rhondda Cynon Taf 5.4%Slough 5.3%Brighton and Hove 5.3%
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Common questions

Is Knowsley a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 5.4% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Knowsley?

Over the past year, average rents in Knowsley rose 10.4% and average prices rose 3.6% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).

Is there rental demand in Knowsley?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Knowsley rose 10.4% 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, 14.3% of Knowsley's 66,073 households rented privately (25.3% social rented, 59.5% owner occupied).

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

As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Knowsley by property size are £592 for a 1 bedroom property, £754 for a 2 bedroom property, £914 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,306 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £844 a month.

How much is council tax in Knowsley?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Knowsley is £2,488 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,659 for Band A up to £4,976 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. Knowsley is at 5.4%.

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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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