Basingstoke vs Brighton & Hove for Property Investment
Basingstoke leads on gross yield at 4.5%, while Basingstoke has the lower entry price at £365,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Basingstoke vs Brighton & Hove at a glance
| Metric | Basingstoke | Brighton & Hove |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Average property price | £365,000 | £445,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,369 | £1,558 |
| 25% deposit | £91,250 | £111,250 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £24,000 | £32,000 |
| Population | 115,000 | 295,000 |
| Region | South East | South East |
| Investor rating | Good | Average |
Basingstoke
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 local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 115,000. On the average £365,000 purchase, a 4.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,369 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Major employment hub with corporate tenant demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Brighton & Hove
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, seasonal and holiday-let demand, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 295,000. On the average £445,000 purchase, a 4.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,558 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Popular coastal city 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, Basingstoke is the stronger option on paper at 4.5% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Basingstoke needs around £91,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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