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Liverpool rental yield: 5.8%

The average gross rental yield in Liverpool is indicatively around 5.8%. That figure comes from a typical Liverpool property price of £175,000 and a median monthly rent of £850 (North West England) — i.e. £850 × 12 ÷ £175,000 × 100.

Source: VOA/ONS Private Rental Market Statistics & HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Data as of 2024; page last updated 2026-09-16.

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5.8% Liverpool gross yield
5.96% UK average gross yield

Liverpool rental yield by number of bedrooms

Gross yields vary a lot by property size. Using Liverpool's £175,000 average price against the median rent for each property size gives an indicative gross yield:

Bedrooms Median monthly rent Indicative gross yield
1 bed £650 4.5%
2 beds £850 5.8%
3 beds £1,050 7.2%
4 beds £1,400 9.6%

North West England medians, VOA/ONS Private Rental Market Statistics & HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (2024).

Is 5.8% a good rental yield in Liverpool?

At around 5.8%, Liverpool'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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Liverpool rental yield: frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Liverpool?

The median monthly rent in Liverpool is around £850, with £650 for a 1-bedroom and £1,400 for a 4-bedroom. Figures are medians for the wider North West England area (2024), not a specific property.

What is the average rental yield in Liverpool?

The indicative gross rental yield in Liverpool is around 5.8%, against a UK average of roughly 5.96%. That is a gross figure: annual rent as a percentage of the purchase price, before any costs are deducted.

Is Liverpool a good area for buy-to-let?

It depends on what you are optimising for. Liverpool's indicative gross yield of 5.8% sits below the roughly 5.96% UK average, which happens where prices have run ahead of rents and investors are weighing yield against expected capital growth. Net yield - after mortgage, maintenance, agency fees and insurance - is what you actually keep, so run your own costs through the calculator before committing.

What gross yield does a 2-bed in Liverpool return?

A 2-bedroom property in Liverpool lets for a median of £850 a month. Against the £175,000 average price that is an indicative gross yield of 5.8% before any costs.

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 North 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.