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Rental yield in West Devon
West Devon 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 West Devon rose 6.9% and average rents rose 1.3%.
Gross yield
3.3%
Average price
£307,291
↑ +6.9% / yr
Average rent
£839/mo
↑ +1.3% / yr
National rank
#309 of 316
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Common questions
Is West Devon a good place to buy to let?
For rental income it is one of the weaker areas, at a 3.3% average gross yield. Places like this are usually bought for expected price growth or lifestyle rather than cash flow.
Are rents rising in West Devon?
Over the past year, average rents in West Devon rose 1.3% and average prices rose 6.9% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-05).
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. West Devon is at 3.3%.
Gross yield = annual rent divided by average price. Average price: HM Land Registry UK HPI (01/04/2026). Average rent: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-05). Local-authority averages across all property types, indicative only. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not investment advice.