Barnstaple vs Maidstone 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 Maidstone at a glance
| Metric | Barnstaple | Maidstone |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Average property price | £275,000 | £365,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,100 | £1,460 |
| 25% deposit | £68,750 | £91,250 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £15,000 | £24,000 |
| Population | 35,000 | 115,000 |
| 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
Maidstone
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 115,000. On the average £365,000 purchase, a 4.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,460 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Kent county town with London commuter demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-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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