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Rental yield in Torfaen

Torfaen ranks 5 of 22 areas in Wales for rental yield, at 5.2% gross.

Torfaen 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 Torfaen fell 0.5% and average rents rose 1.7%.

Average gross yield

5.2%

#66 of 316 areas

Average price

£199,184

▼ 0.5% past year

Average rent

£862/mo

▲ 1.7% past year

Privately rented

11.2%

of 40,241 homes

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£616/mo

↑ +1.2% / yr

2 bedrooms

£766/mo

↑ +1.8% / yr

3 bedrooms

£897/mo

↑ +2.1% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,377/mo

↑ +0.1% / yr

1 bed£616
2 beds£766
3 beds£897
4+ beds£1,377

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

£1,437

Band B

£1,677

Band C

£1,916

Band D

£2,156

Band E

£2,635

Band F

£3,114

Band G

£3,593

Band H

£4,312

Band I

£5,031

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

Torfaen5.2%
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 yield5.2%

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Nearby areas

Caerphilly 4.5%Blaenau Gwent 5.7%Monmouthshire 3.6%Newport 5.0%Merthyr Tydfil 5.8%Cardiff 5.2%All 22 in Wales →

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Common questions

Is Torfaen a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 5.2% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Torfaen?

Over the past year, average rents in Torfaen rose 1.7% and average prices fell 0.5% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to August 2026).

Is there rental demand in Torfaen?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Torfaen rose 1.7% 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, 11.2% of Torfaen's 40,241 households rented privately (23.8% social rented, 64.4% owner occupied).

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

As of August 2026, average monthly rents in Torfaen by property size are £616 for a 1 bedroom property, £766 for a 2 bedroom property, £897 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,377 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £862 a month.

How much is council tax in Torfaen?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Torfaen is £2,156 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,437 for Band A up to £5,031 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. Torfaen is at 5.2%.

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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.