Is Ayr or Wrexham better for buy-to-let?

Ayr has the higher average gross yield at 6%, while Ayr has the lower average purchase price at £165,000. 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 Ayr?

The average gross rental yield in Ayr is approximately 6.0%. On a typical £165,000 property that works out at roughly £825 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 Wrexham?

The average gross rental yield in Wrexham is approximately 6.0%. On a typical £195,000 property that works out at roughly £975 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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Ayr vs Wrexham for Property Investment

Ayr leads on gross yield at 6%, while Ayr has the lower entry price at £165,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Ayr vs Wrexham at a glance

Metric	Ayr	Wrexham
Average gross yield	6%	6%
Average property price	£165,000	£195,000
Implied monthly rent	£825	£975
25% deposit	£41,250	£48,750
Stamp duty (additional property)	£8,250	£9,750
Population	50,000	65,000
Region	Scotland	Wales
Investor rating	Good	Good

Ayr

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, seasonal and holiday-let demand, supported by a population of around 50,000. On the average £165,000 purchase, a 6.0% gross yield implies roughly £825 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Coastal town with Glasgow commuter potential.

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

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Wrexham

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 local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 65,000. On the average £195,000 purchase, a 6.0% gross yield implies roughly £975 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. New city status bringing investment and attention.

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

Full Wrexham guide

Which is the better investment?

If monthly cash flow is your priority, Ayr is the stronger option on paper at 6% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Ayr needs around £41,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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