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Rental yield in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets fell 13.1% and average rents rose 3%.
Gross yield
6.4%
Average price
£456,898
↓ -13.1% / yr
Average rent
£2,439/mo
↑ +3% / yr
National rank
#6 of 316
Who rents here
Census 2021, 120,539 households
38.2% of homes in Tower Hamlets are private rentals.
Average rent by size
1 bedroom
£1,981/mo
↑ +2.9% / yr
2 bedrooms
£2,404/mo
↑ +2.9% / yr
3 bedrooms
£2,733/mo
↑ +3.1% / yr
4+ bedrooms
£3,360/mo
↑ +2.9% / yr
Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).
Council tax bands (2026-27)
Band A
£1,225
Band B
£1,430
Band C
£1,634
Band D
£1,838
Band E
£2,246
Band F
£2,655
Band G
£3,063
Band H
£3,676
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
Areas with a similar yield
Common questions
Is Tower Hamlets a good place to buy to let?
On income alone it is among the strongest areas in England and Wales, at a 6.4% 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 Tower Hamlets?
Over the past year, average rents in Tower Hamlets rose 3% and average prices fell 13.1% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).
Is there rental demand in Tower Hamlets?
Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Tower Hamlets rose 3% 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, 38.2% of Tower Hamlets's 120,539 households rented privately (35.9% social rented, 23.1% owner occupied).
What is the average rent for a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom property in Tower Hamlets?
As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Tower Hamlets by property size are £1,981 for a 1 bedroom property, £2,404 for a 2 bedroom property, £2,733 for a 3 bedroom property, £3,360 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £2,439 a month.
How much is council tax in Tower Hamlets?
In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Tower Hamlets is £1,838 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,225 for Band A up to £3,676 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. Tower Hamlets is at 6.4%.
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.