Is Dundee or St Helens better for buy-to-let?

Dundee has the higher average gross yield at 6.8%, while Dundee has the lower average purchase price at £155,000. 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 Dundee?

The average gross rental yield in Dundee is approximately 6.8%. On a typical £155,000 property that works out at roughly £878 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 St Helens?

The average gross rental yield in St Helens is approximately 6.8%. On a typical £165,000 property that works out at roughly £935 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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Dundee vs St Helens for Property Investment

Dundee leads on gross yield at 6.8%, while Dundee has the lower entry price at £155,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Dundee vs St Helens at a glance

Metric	Dundee	St Helens
Average gross yield	6.8%	6.8%
Average property price	£155,000	£165,000
Implied monthly rent	£878	£935
25% deposit	£38,750	£41,250
Stamp duty (additional property)	£7,750	£8,250
Population	150,000	105,000
Region	Scotland	North West
Investor rating	Good	Good

Dundee

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 150,000. On the average £155,000 purchase, a 6.8% gross yield implies roughly £878 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. V&A museum driving regeneration and student demand.

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

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St Helens

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 105,000. On the average £165,000 purchase, a 6.8% gross yield implies roughly £935 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Regenerating town between Liverpool and Manchester.

Strong fit
Standard buy-to-let
Workable
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, Dundee is the stronger option on paper at 6.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Dundee needs around £38,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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