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Rental yield in Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan ranks 18 of 22 areas in Wales for rental yield, at 3.9% gross.

Vale of Glamorgan sits in the lower half for rental yield in England and Wales, a little below the 4.4% typical figure across all 316 areas.

Over the past year, average prices in Vale of Glamorgan rose 6.2% and average rents rose 2.7%.

Average gross yield

3.9%

#259 of 316 areas

Average price

£303,112

▲ 6.2% past year

Average rent

£982/mo

▲ 2.7% past year

Privately rented

15.6%

of 57,449 homes

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£726/mo

↑ +2.3% / yr

2 bedrooms

£888/mo

↑ +2.6% / yr

3 bedrooms

£997/mo

↑ +3% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,478/mo

↑ +1.8% / yr

1 bed£726
2 beds£888
3 beds£997
4+ beds£1,478

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

£1,488

Band B

£1,736

Band C

£1,984

Band D

£2,232

Band E

£2,728

Band F

£3,224

Band G

£3,720

Band H

£4,464

Band I

£5,208

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

Vale of Glamorgan3.9%
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 yield3.9%

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Nearby areas

Cardiff 5.2%Bridgend 4.4%Rhondda Cynon Taf 5.5%Caerphilly 4.5%Newport 5.0%Merthyr Tydfil 5.8%All 22 in Wales →

Areas with a similar yield

Surrey Heath 3.9%Barnet 3.9%Bromley 3.9%Windsor and Maidenhead 3.8%Cheshire East 3.8%North Yorkshire 3.8%
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Common questions

Is Vale of Glamorgan a good place to buy to let?

It is around the middle for rental income, at a 3.9% average gross yield. Whether it works depends on the specific property, so always run the actual numbers.

Are rents rising in Vale of Glamorgan?

Over the past year, average rents in Vale of Glamorgan rose 2.7% and average prices rose 6.2% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to August 2026).

Is there rental demand in Vale of Glamorgan?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Vale of Glamorgan rose 2.7% 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, 15.6% of Vale of Glamorgan's 57,449 households rented privately (12.2% social rented, 71.9% owner occupied).

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

As of August 2026, average monthly rents in Vale of Glamorgan by property size are £726 for a 1 bedroom property, £888 for a 2 bedroom property, £997 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,478 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £982 a month.

How much is council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Vale of Glamorgan is £2,232 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,488 for Band A up to £5,208 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. Vale of Glamorgan is at 3.9%.

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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.