Average Rental Yield in Kirklees

Official data: ONS average rents (May 2026) and HM Land Registry average prices (April 2026). All yields are gross and pre-tax.

Gross yield

4.5%

#153 of 316 in England & Wales

Average rent

£775

+12.3% in 12 months

Average price

£205,741

+4.0% in 12 months

Flat yield (2-bed rent vs flat price)

7.3%

Gross yield is only the start

Service charges, voids, agent fees and Section 24 tax all eat into that 4.5%. Run a Kirklees deal through the free calculator with these averages prefilled.

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Average rent in Kirklees by bedrooms

Property sizeAverage rent (pcm, May 2026)
1 bedroom£578
2 bedrooms£705
3 bedrooms£857
4+ bedrooms£1,221

Average house price in Kirklees by property type

Property typeAverage price (April 2026)
Detached£349,839
Semi-detached£219,251
Terraced£165,183
Flat / maisonette£115,892

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kirklees?

The average private rent in Kirklees was £775 per calendar month in May 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. A 2-bedroom property averaged £705 pcm.

What is the average house price in Kirklees?

The average property price in Kirklees was £205,741 in April 2026, according to the HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. The average flat cost £115,892.

What is the average rental yield in Kirklees?

Dividing annual average rent by average price gives Kirklees a gross rental yield of 4.5%, ranking 153 of 316 local authorities in England and Wales. This is a gross, pre-tax figure. Costs such as service charges, voids, agent fees, maintenance and tax reduce the net return.

Is this the net yield?

No. These figures are gross yields from official average rents and prices. Net yield depends on the specific property's costs. Use the free RealYield calculator to model the true net yield, monthly cashflow and tax for a specific deal in Kirklees.

Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, May 2026. Prices: contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, April 2026. Both used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Averages describe the whole local authority and individual properties vary widely.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Yields shown are gross and pre-tax. Always verify current figures and seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.