4.2% Average

Rental Yield in BL2 — BOLTON

Rent data based on Bolton local authority median. Our methodology

Average = equal to North West average (4.2%) · ↑ above England average (3.6%)
£185,000
Median Price
£650
Monthly Rent
4.2%
Gross Yield
1,824
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £330,000 271
Semi-detached £210,000 686
Terraced £134,000 693
Flat £100,000 59
Other £185,000 115

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare BL2 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
BL1 BOLTON 4.88 £159,950 £650
BL3 BOLTON 4.88 £160,000 £650
BL4 BOLTON 4.76 £163,750 £650
BL7 BOLTON 2.99 £261,000 £650

BL2 is part of Bolton. View all postcode districts in Bolton.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in BL2?

BL2 has a gross rental yield of 4.2%. The median property price is £185,000 with typical monthly rents of £650, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is BL2 a good area for buy-to-let?

BL2 yields 4.2%, above the England average of 3.6%. With 1,824 transactions over 3 years, the data is reliable.

What is the median property price in BL2?

The median property price in BL2 is £185,000, based on 1,824 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £185,000 across Bolton as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026