Cambridge vs Stevenage for Property Investment
Stevenage leads on gross yield at 5%, while Stevenage has the lower entry price at £335,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.
Cambridge vs Stevenage at a glance
| Metric | Cambridge | Stevenage |
|---|---|---|
| Average gross yield | 3.8% | 5% |
| Average property price | £545,000 | £335,000 |
| Implied monthly rent | £1,726 | £1,396 |
| 25% deposit | £136,250 | £83,750 |
| Stamp duty (additional property) | £42,000 | £21,000 |
| Population | 145,000 | 90,000 |
| Region | East of England | East of England |
| Investor rating | Average | Good |
Cambridge
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 a large student population, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 145,000. On the average £545,000 purchase, a 3.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,726 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. World-class university and tech hub with premium prices.
- Consider carefullyStandard buy-to-let
- Strong fitHMO / rent by the room
- Consider carefullyFirst-time landlord
Stevenage
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 90,000. On the average £335,000 purchase, a 5.0% gross yield implies roughly £1,396 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. New town with fast London trains.
- 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, Stevenage is the stronger option on paper at 5% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Stevenage needs around £83,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.
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