Is Boston or Nottingham better for buy-to-let?

Boston has the higher average gross yield at 6.5%, while Boston has the lower average purchase price at £185,000. Higher-yield markets suit cash-flow investors; lower-yield, higher-price markets tend to be capital-growth plays.

What is the average rental yield in Boston?

The average gross rental yield in Boston is approximately 6.5%. On a typical £185,000 property that works out at roughly £1,002 per month in rent before mortgage costs, letting fees, insurance and maintenance. Net yield after costs is usually 1.5–2.5 percentage points lower.

What is the average rental yield in Nottingham?

The average gross rental yield in Nottingham is approximately 6.5%. On a typical £225,000 property that works out at roughly £1,219 per month in rent before mortgage costs, letting fees, insurance and maintenance. Net yield after costs is usually 1.5–2.5 percentage points lower.

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Boston vs Nottingham for Property Investment

Boston leads on gross yield at 6.5%, while Boston has the lower entry price at £185,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Boston vs Nottingham at a glance

Metric	Boston	Nottingham
Average gross yield	6.5%	6.5%
Average property price	£185,000	£225,000
Implied monthly rent	£1,002	£1,219
25% deposit	£46,250	£56,250
Stamp duty (additional property)	£9,250	£11,250
Population	45,000	330,000
Region	East Midlands	East Midlands
Investor rating	Good	Excellent

Boston

Typical stock is a mix of terraces, ex-council semis and a growing number of apartment conversions closer to the centre. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 45,000. On the average £185,000 purchase, a 6.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,002 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Affordable Lincolnshire market town.

Strong fit
Standard buy-to-let
Consider carefully
HMO / rent by the room
Strong fit
First-time landlord

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Nottingham

Typical stock is a mix of terraces, ex-council semis and a growing number of apartment conversions closer to the centre. Tenant demand is underpinned by a large student population, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 330,000. On the average £225,000 purchase, a 6.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,219 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Two universities and strong employment driving demand.

Strong fit
Standard buy-to-let
Strong fit
HMO / rent by the room
Strong fit
First-time landlord

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Which is the better investment?

If monthly cash flow is your priority, Boston is the stronger option on paper at 6.5% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Boston needs around £46,250 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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