The average gross rental yield in Bristol is indicatively around 5.1%. That figure comes from a typical Bristol property price of £350,000 and a median monthly rent of £1,500 (South West England) — i.e. £1,500 × 12 ÷ £350,000 × 100.
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Gross yields vary a lot by property size. Using Bristol's £350,000 average price against the median rent for each property size gives an indicative gross yield:
| Bedrooms | Median monthly rent | Indicative gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,150 | 3.9% |
| 2 beds | £1,500 | 5.1% |
| 3 beds | £1,850 | 6.3% |
| 4 beds | £2,500 | 8.6% |
At around 5.1%, Bristol's indicative gross yield sits below the roughly 5.96% UK average — common in higher-price areas, where investors often weigh yield against expected capital growth. Remember that net yield — after mortgage, maintenance, agency fees, insurance and other costs — is what really matters, and our calculator works that out too.
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Methodology: figures are indicative and hand-transcribed from VOA/ONS Private Rental Market Statistics & HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (2024). Rents and prices are medians and averages for the wider South West England area, not a specific property, and the underlying surveys are not directly comparable across areas or over time. Always check current listings and get professional advice before investing.