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Rental yield in Powys

Rents in Powys rose 9.1% in the year to August 2026, the fastest rise in Wales.

Powys has one of the lowest average gross rental yields in England and Wales. Prices here are below the national middle, so the drag is rent: the average of £621 a month is well under the £1,023 typical across all 316 areas.

Over the past year, average prices in Powys rose 3.8% and average rents rose 9.1%.

Average gross yield

3.1%

#314 of 316 areas

Average price

£237,762

▲ 3.8% past year

Average rent

£621/mo

▲ 9.1% past year

Privately rented

17.9%

of 60,182 homes

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£462/mo

↑ +8.9% / yr

2 bedrooms

£578/mo

↑ +9.1% / yr

3 bedrooms

£700/mo

↑ +9.4% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£950/mo

↑ +7.8% / yr

1 bed£462
2 beds£578
3 beds£700
4+ beds£950

Average private rent by number of bedrooms, across new and existing tenancies. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026).

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,568

Band B

£1,829

Band C

£2,091

Band D

£2,352

Band E

£2,875

Band F

£3,397

Band G

£3,920

Band H

£4,704

Band I

£5,488

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.

How it compares

Powys3.1%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)7.0%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%
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Wales runs its own letting rules. Landlords must register and be licensed with Rent Smart Wales, tenancies are occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, purchases pay Land Transaction Tax rather than stamp duty, and councils can charge a council tax premium on second homes. England's Renters' Rights Act and landlord register don't apply. All 22 Welsh areas ranked.

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Gross yield3.1%

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Nearby areas

Ceredigion 3.7%Blaenau Gwent 5.7%Merthyr Tydfil 5.8%Wrexham 4.3%Monmouthshire 3.6%Torfaen 5.2%All 22 in Wales →

Areas with a similar yield

Uttlesford 3.2%Waverley 3.2%Malvern Hills 3.2%Elmbridge 3.0%Derbyshire Dales 2.8%
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Common questions

Is Powys a good place to buy to let?

For rental income it is one of the weaker areas, at a 3.1% average gross yield. Places like this are usually bought for expected price growth or lifestyle rather than cash flow.

Are rents rising in Powys?

Over the past year, average rents in Powys rose 9.1% and average prices rose 3.8% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to August 2026).

Is there rental demand in Powys?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Powys rose 9.1% 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, 17.9% of Powys's 60,182 households rented privately (14.1% social rented, 67.6% owner occupied).

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

As of August 2026, average monthly rents in Powys by property size are £462 for a 1 bedroom property, £578 for a 2 bedroom property, £700 for a 3 bedroom property, £950 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £621 a month.

How much is council tax in Powys?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Powys is £2,352 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,568 for Band A up to £5,488 for Band I. 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. Powys is at 3.1%.

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Gross yield = annual rent divided by average price. Average price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (July 2026). Average rent: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026). Regions: ONS. Local-authority averages across all property types, indicative only. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not investment advice.