Is Ashton-under-Lyne or Port Talbot better for buy-to-let?

Ashton-under-Lyne has the higher average gross yield at 6.8%, while Port Talbot has the lower average purchase price at £145,000. Higher-yield markets suit cash-flow investors; lower-yield, higher-price markets tend to be capital-growth plays.

What is the average rental yield in Ashton-under-Lyne?

The average gross rental yield in Ashton-under-Lyne is approximately 6.8%. On a typical £175,000 property that works out at roughly £992 per month in rent before mortgage costs, letting fees, insurance and maintenance. Net yield after costs is usually 1.5–2.5 percentage points lower.

What is the average rental yield in Port Talbot?

The average gross rental yield in Port Talbot is approximately 6.8%. On a typical £145,000 property that works out at roughly £822 per month in rent before mortgage costs, letting fees, insurance and maintenance. Net yield after costs is usually 1.5–2.5 percentage points lower.

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Ashton-under-Lyne vs Port Talbot for Property Investment

Ashton-under-Lyne leads on gross yield at 6.8%, while Port Talbot has the lower entry price at £145,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Ashton-under-Lyne vs Port Talbot at a glance

Metric	Ashton-under-Lyne	Port Talbot
Average gross yield	6.8%	6.8%
Average property price	£175,000	£145,000
Implied monthly rent	£992	£822
25% deposit	£43,750	£36,250
Stamp duty (additional property)	£8,750	£7,250
Population	45,000	40,000
Region	North West	Wales
Investor rating	Good	Good

Ashton-under-Lyne

Typical stock is a mix of terraces, ex-council semis and a growing number of apartment conversions closer to the centre. Tenant demand is underpinned by commuters using the town's rail and road links, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 45,000. On the average £175,000 purchase, a 6.8% gross yield implies roughly £992 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Manchester metro links with affordable prices.

Strong fit
Standard buy-to-let
Consider carefully
HMO / rent by the room
Strong fit
First-time landlord

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Port Talbot

Stock is dominated by Victorian and inter-war terraces, with two- and three-bed houses making up most of what comes to market. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 40,000. On the average £145,000 purchase, a 6.8% gross yield implies roughly £822 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Industrial town with affordable investment.

Strong fit
Standard buy-to-let
Consider carefully
HMO / rent by the room
Strong fit
First-time landlord

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Which is the better investment?

If monthly cash flow is your priority, Ashton-under-Lyne is the stronger option on paper at 6.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Port Talbot needs around £36,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though, so run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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