Barnstaple vs Eastbourne for Property Investment
Barnstaple leads on gross yield at 4.8%, while Barnstaple has the lower entry price at £275,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Barnstaple vs Eastbourne at a glance
| Metric | Barnstaple | Eastbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Average property price | £275,000 | £315,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,100 | £1,260 |
| 25% deposit | £68,750 | £78,750 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £15,000 | £19,000 |
| Population | 35,000 | 105,000 |
| Region | South West | South East |
| Investor rating | Average | Average |
Barnstaple
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 35,000. On the average £275,000 purchase, a 4.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,100 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. North Devon's main town with local demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- WorkableFirst-time landlord
Eastbourne
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 seasonal and holiday-let demand, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 105,000. On the average £315,000 purchase, a 4.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,260 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Coastal retirement town with steady demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- WorkableFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Barnstaple is the stronger option on paper at 4.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Barnstaple needs around £68,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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