Aylesbury vs Truro for Property Investment
Aylesbury leads on gross yield at 4.5%, while Truro has the lower entry price at £345,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Aylesbury vs Truro at a glance
| Metric | Aylesbury | Truro |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Average property price | £375,000 | £345,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,406 | £1,294 |
| 25% deposit | £93,750 | £86,250 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £25,000 | £22,000 |
| Population | 90,000 | 20,000 |
| Region | South East | South West |
| Investor rating | Average | Average |
Aylesbury
The market skews towards period houses, detached family homes and premium new-build apartments, so entry prices sit well above the national average. 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 90,000. On the average £375,000 purchase, a 4.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,406 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Growing county town with improving rail links.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Truro
Expect a spread of semi-detached family homes, period conversions and new-build apartment schemes, with terraces concentrated in the older inner areas. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 20,000. On the average £345,000 purchase, a 4.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,294 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Cornwall's only city with premium rental market.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- WorkableFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Aylesbury is the stronger option on paper at 4.5% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Truro needs around £86,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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