Is Dewsbury or Hull better for buy-to-let?

Hull has the higher average gross yield at 8%, while Hull has the lower average purchase price at £130,000. 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 Dewsbury?

The average gross rental yield in Dewsbury is approximately 7.5%. On a typical £135,000 property that works out at roughly £844 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 Hull?

The average gross rental yield in Hull is approximately 8.0%. On a typical £130,000 property that works out at roughly £867 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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Dewsbury vs Hull for Property Investment

Hull leads on gross yield at 8%, while Hull has the lower entry price at £130,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Dewsbury vs Hull at a glance

Metric	Dewsbury	Hull
Average gross yield	7.5%	8%
Average property price	£135,000	£130,000
Implied monthly rent	£844	£867
25% deposit	£33,750	£32,500
Stamp duty (additional property)	£6,750	£6,500
Population	65,000	260,000
Region	Yorkshire	Yorkshire
Investor rating	Good	Good

Dewsbury

Stock is dominated by Victorian and inter-war terraces, with two- and three-bed houses making up most of what comes to market. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 65,000. On the average £135,000 purchase, a 7.5% gross yield implies roughly £844 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Low entry costs with strong cash flow.

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

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Hull

Stock is dominated by Victorian and inter-war terraces, with two- and three-bed houses making up most of what comes to market. 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 260,000. On the average £130,000 purchase, a 8.0% gross yield implies roughly £867 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. City of Culture legacy with ongoing regeneration.

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, Hull is the stronger option on paper at 8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Hull needs around £32,500 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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