Is Chesterfield or Sheffield better for buy-to-let?

Chesterfield has the higher average gross yield at 6.5%, while Chesterfield has the lower average purchase price at £185,000. 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 Chesterfield?

The average gross rental yield in Chesterfield is approximately 6.5%. On a typical £185,000 property that works out at roughly £1,002 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 Sheffield?

The average gross rental yield in Sheffield is approximately 6.5%. On a typical £215,000 property that works out at roughly £1,165 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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Chesterfield vs Sheffield for Property Investment

Chesterfield leads on gross yield at 6.5%, while Chesterfield has the lower entry price at £185,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Chesterfield vs Sheffield at a glance

Metric	Chesterfield	Sheffield
Average gross yield	6.5%	6.5%
Average property price	£185,000	£215,000
Implied monthly rent	£1,002	£1,165
25% deposit	£46,250	£53,750
Stamp duty (additional property)	£9,250	£10,750
Population	105,000	585,000
Region	East Midlands	Yorkshire
Investor rating	Good	Excellent

Chesterfield

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 commuters using the town's rail and road links, local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 105,000. On the average £185,000 purchase, a 6.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,002 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Sheffield commuter benefits with lower prices.

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

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Sheffield

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, public-sector employers including hospitals and councils, supported by a population of around 585,000. On the average £215,000 purchase, a 6.5% gross yield implies roughly £1,165 per calendar month in rent, a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Two universities driving student accommodation demand.

Strong fit
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, Chesterfield is the stronger option on paper at 6.5% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Chesterfield needs around £46,250 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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