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Rental yield in Malvern Hills

Malvern Hills 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 Malvern Hills rose 8% and average rents rose 8.8%.

Gross yield

3.2%

Average price

£350,906

↑ +8% / yr

Average rent

£943/mo

↑ +8.8% / yr

National rank

#312 of 316

Who rents here

Census 2021, 34,889 households

13.3% of homes in Malvern Hills are private rentals.

Private rented 13.3%Social rented 14.3%Owner occupied 71%

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£694/mo

↑ +8.8% / yr

2 bedrooms

£875/mo

↑ +8.8% / yr

3 bedrooms

£1,081/mo

↑ +8.8% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,477/mo

↑ +8.1% / yr

1 bed£694
2 beds£875
3 beds£1,081
4+ beds£1,477

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

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,634

Band B

£1,906

Band C

£2,179

Band D

£2,451

Band E

£2,996

Band F

£3,540

Band G

£4,085

Band H

£4,902

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 yield3.2%

That is right on the Malvern Hills average of 3.2%. Add costs for a net estimate.

How it compares

Malvern Hills3.2%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)6.9%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%

Areas with a similar yield

East Devon 3.3%Harborough 3.3%Uttlesford 3.2%Powys 3.2%Waverley 3.1%Elmbridge 3%
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Common questions

Is Malvern Hills a good place to buy to let?

For rental income it is one of the weaker areas, at a 3.2% average gross yield. Places like this are usually bought for expected price growth or lifestyle rather than cash flow.

Are rents rising in Malvern Hills?

Over the past year, average rents in Malvern Hills rose 8.8% and average prices rose 8% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).

Is there rental demand in Malvern Hills?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Malvern Hills rose 8.8% 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, 13.3% of Malvern Hills's 34,889 households rented privately (14.3% social rented, 71% owner occupied).

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

As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Malvern Hills by property size are £694 for a 1 bedroom property, £875 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,081 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,477 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £943 a month.

How much is council tax in Malvern Hills?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Malvern Hills is £2,451 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,634 for Band A up to £4,902 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. Malvern Hills is at 3.2%.

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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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