Bristol vs Plymouth for Property Investment
Plymouth leads on gross yield at 5.8%, while Plymouth has the lower entry price at £235,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Bristol vs Plymouth at a glance
| Metric | Bristol | Plymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 5% | 5.8% |
| Average property price | £365,000 | £235,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,521 | £1,136 |
| 25% deposit | £91,250 | £58,750 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £24,000 | £11,750 |
| Population | 465,000 | 265,000 |
| Region | South West | South West |
| Investor rating | Excellent | Good |
Bristol
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 public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 465,000. On the average £365,000 purchase, a 5.0% gross yield implies roughly £1,521 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Tech and creative hub with strong capital growth.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- WorkableHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Plymouth
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 a large student population, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 265,000. On the average £235,000 purchase, a 5.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,136 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Naval city with university and steady demand.
- WorkableStandard buy-to-let
- Strong fitHMO / rent by the room
- WorkableFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Plymouth is the stronger option on paper at 5.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Plymouth needs around £58,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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