Is Bangor or Livingston better for buy-to-let?

Bangor has the higher average gross yield at 5.5%, while Bangor has the lower average purchase price at £195,000. 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 Bangor?

The average gross rental yield in Bangor is approximately 5.5%. On a typical £195,000 property that works out at roughly £894 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 Livingston?

The average gross rental yield in Livingston is approximately 5.5%. On a typical £195,000 property that works out at roughly £894 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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Bangor vs Livingston for Property Investment

Bangor leads on gross yield at 5.5%, while Bangor has the lower entry price at £195,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Bangor vs Livingston at a glance

Metric	Bangor	Livingston
Average gross yield	5.5%	5.5%
Average property price	£195,000	£195,000
Implied monthly rent	£894	£894
25% deposit	£48,750	£48,750
Stamp duty (additional property)	£9,750	£9,750
Population	65,000	55,000
Region	Northern Ireland	Scotland
Investor rating	Good	Good

Bangor

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 65,000. On the average £195,000 purchase, a 5.5% gross yield implies roughly £894 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Belfast commuter with coastal appeal.

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

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Livingston

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 55,000. On the average £195,000 purchase, a 5.5% gross yield implies roughly £894 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. New town between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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

Full Livingston guide

Which is the better investment?

If monthly cash flow is your priority, Bangor is the stronger option on paper at 5.5% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Bangor needs around £48,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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