Is Burton upon Trent or Leicester better for buy-to-let?

Burton upon Trent has the higher average gross yield at 6.2%, while Burton upon Trent has the lower average purchase price at £195,000. 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 Burton upon Trent?

The average gross rental yield in Burton upon Trent is approximately 6.2%. On a typical £195,000 property that works out at roughly £1,008 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 Leicester?

The average gross rental yield in Leicester is approximately 6.2%. On a typical £245,000 property that works out at roughly £1,266 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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Burton upon Trent vs Leicester for Property Investment

Burton upon Trent leads on gross yield at 6.2%, while Burton upon Trent has the lower entry price at £195,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Burton upon Trent vs Leicester at a glance

Metric	Burton upon Trent	Leicester
Average gross yield	6.2%	6.2%
Average property price	£195,000	£245,000
Implied monthly rent	£1,008	£1,266
25% deposit	£48,750	£61,250
Stamp duty (additional property)	£9,750	£12,250
Population	75,000	355,000
Region	West Midlands	East Midlands
Investor rating	Good	Excellent

Burton upon Trent

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 75,000. On the average £195,000 purchase, a 6.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,008 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Brewing town with affordable investment.

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

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Leicester

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 commuters using the town's rail and road links, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 355,000. On the average £245,000 purchase, a 6.2% gross yield implies roughly £1,266 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Diverse economy with excellent transport links.

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

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Which is the better investment?

If monthly cash flow is your priority, Burton upon Trent is the stronger option on paper at 6.2% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Burton upon Trent needs around £48,750 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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