Is Burton upon Trent or Swansea 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 Swansea?

The average gross rental yield in Swansea 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.

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Burton upon Trent vs Swansea 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 Swansea at a glance

Metric	Burton upon Trent	Swansea
Average gross yield	6.2%	6.2%
Average property price	£195,000	£195,000
Implied monthly rent	£1,008	£1,008
25% deposit	£48,750	£48,750
Stamp duty (additional property)	£9,750	£9,750
Population	75,000	245,000
Region	West Midlands	Wales
Investor rating	Good	Good

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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Swansea

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, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 245,000. 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. Waterfront regeneration and university demand.

Workable
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, 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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