Bath vs Cambridge for Property Investment
Bath leads on gross yield at 3.8%, while Bath has the lower entry price at £485,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Bath vs Cambridge at a glance
| Metric | Bath | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Average property price | £485,000 | £545,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,536 | £1,726 |
| 25% deposit | £121,250 | £136,250 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £36,000 | £42,000 |
| Population | 95,000 | 145,000 |
| Region | South West | East of England |
| Investor rating | Average | Average |
Bath
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 95,000. On the average £485,000 purchase, a 3.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,536 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. World Heritage city with premium but constrained market.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Cambridge
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 a large student population, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 145,000. On the average £545,000 purchase, a 3.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,726 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. World-class university and tech hub with premium prices.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Strong fitHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Bath is the stronger option on paper at 3.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Bath needs around £121,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though, so run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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