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Rental yield in Wychavon

Wychavon 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 Wychavon rose 5.6% and average rents rose 3.1%.

Gross yield

3.5%

Average price

£328,015

↑ +5.6% / yr

Average rent

£950/mo

↑ +3.1% / yr

National rank

#299 of 316

Who rents here

Census 2021, 57,356 households

13.1% of homes in Wychavon are private rentals.

Private rented 13.1%Social rented 15.6%Owner occupied 70.1%

Average rent by size

1 bedroom

£667/mo

↑ +3.4% / yr

2 bedrooms

£868/mo

↑ +3.2% / yr

3 bedrooms

£1,070/mo

↑ +3.1% / yr

4+ bedrooms

£1,564/mo

↑ +2.2% / yr

1 bed£667
2 beds£868
3 beds£1,070
4+ beds£1,564

Average advertised rent by number of bedrooms. ONS Price Index of Private Rents (2026-07).

Council tax bands (2026-27)

Band A

£1,582

Band B

£1,846

Band C

£2,109

Band D

£2,373

Band E

£2,900

Band F

£3,428

Band G

£3,955

Band H

£4,746

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.

Work out the yield on a specific property

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Gross yield3.5%

That is right on the Wychavon average of 3.5%. Add costs for a net estimate.

How it compares

Wychavon3.5%
Highest (Newcastle upon Tyne)6.9%
Typical (median)4.4%
Lowest (Derbyshire Dales)2.8%

Areas with a similar yield

Babergh 3.5%Stratford-on-Avon 3.5%Bromsgrove 3.5%Kensington and Chelsea 3.5%Herefordshire, County of 3.4%South Hams 3.4%
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Common questions

Is Wychavon a good place to buy to let?

For rental income it is one of the weaker areas, at a 3.5% average gross yield. Places like this are usually bought for expected price growth or lifestyle rather than cash flow.

Are rents rising in Wychavon?

Over the past year, average rents in Wychavon rose 3.1% and average prices rose 5.6% (HM Land Registry and ONS, to 2026-07).

Is there rental demand in Wychavon?

Rent movement is the best free proxy for tenant demand, and average rents in Wychavon rose 3.1% 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, 13.1% of Wychavon's 57,356 households rented privately (15.6% social rented, 70.1% owner occupied).

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

As of 2026-07, average monthly rents in Wychavon by property size are £667 for a 1 bedroom property, £868 for a 2 bedroom property, £1,070 for a 3 bedroom property, £1,564 for a 4 or more bedroom property (ONS). The all-size average is £950 a month.

How much is council tax in Wychavon?

In 2026-27, the average Band D council tax in Wychavon is £2,373 a year including police and other precepts. Bills scale with the property's band: from £1,582 for Band A up to £4,746 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. Wychavon is at 3.5%.

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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.

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