Bristol vs Yeovil for Property Investment
Yeovil leads on gross yield at 5.2%, while Yeovil has the lower entry price at £275,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Bristol vs Yeovil at a glance
| Metric | Bristol | Yeovil |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 5% | 5.2% |
| Average property price | £365,000 | £275,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,521 | £1,192 |
| 25% deposit | £91,250 | £68,750 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £24,000 | £15,000 |
| Population | 465,000 | 50,000 |
| 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
Yeovil
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 50,000. On the average £275,000 purchase, a 5.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,192 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Manufacturing base with steady demand.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Consider carefullyHMO / rent by the room
- WorkableFirst-time landlord
Which is the better investment?
If monthly cash flow is your priority, Yeovil is the stronger option on paper at 5.2% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Yeovil 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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