Barnsley vs Rhyl for Property Investment
Barnsley leads on gross yield at 7.8%, while Rhyl has the lower entry price at £125,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Barnsley vs Rhyl at a glance
| Metric | Barnsley | Rhyl |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 7.8% | 7.5% |
| Average property price | £135,000 | £125,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £878 | £781 |
| 25% deposit | £33,750 | £31,250 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £6,750 | £6,250 |
| Population | 245,000 | 25,000 |
| Region | Yorkshire | Wales |
| Investor rating | Good | Good |
Barnsley
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 245,000. On the average £135,000 purchase, a 7.8% gross yield implies roughly £878 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Strong cash flow potential with low entry costs.
- Strong fitStandard buy-to-let
- Strong fitHMO / rent by the room
- Strong fitFirst-time landlord
Rhyl
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 seasonal and holiday-let demand, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 25,000. On the average £125,000 purchase, a 7.5% gross yield implies roughly £781 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Coastal regeneration with high yields.
- Strong fitStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- Strong fitFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Barnsley is the stronger option on paper at 7.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Rhyl needs around £31,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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