Buy-to-Let Yields in City of London
17 postcode districts | Best: EC4A | Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
The average gross rental yield in City of London is 2.2% in 2026. This is based on 688 Land Registry transactions and VOA rent data. The median property costs £1,056,893 and rents for £2,159 a month. The best postcode is EC4A.
Best Postcode Districts in City of London
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Sales (3yr) ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC4A | LONDON | 4.5 | £575,650 | 32 |
| EC4R | LONDON | 4.15 | £625,000 | 11 |
| EC1A | LONDON | 3.6 | £720,000 | 85 |
| EC4M | LONDON | 3.14 | £825,000 | 14 |
| EC4V | LONDON | 2.96 | £875,134 | 58 |
| EC2Y | LONDON | 2.91 | £890,000 | 239 |
| EC4Y | LONDON | 2.8 | £925,000 | 13 |
| EC3N | LONDON | 2.75 | £942,152 | 122 |
| EC2V | LONDON | 2.45 | £1,056,893 | 8 |
| EC3R | LONDON | 1.79 | £1,450,000 | 23 |
| EC3A | LONDON | 1.35 | £1,918,200 | 29 |
| EC3M | LONDON | 1.3 | £2,000,000 | 7 |
| EC2M | LONDON | 1.24 | £2,084,000 | 17 |
| EC3V | LONDON | 0.86 | £3,000,000 | 11 |
| EC2N | LONDON | 0.79 | £3,300,000 | 3 |
| EC4N | LONDON | 0.14 | £18,025,000 | 6 |
| EC2R | LONDON | 0.11 | £24,540,000 | 10 |
Check the stamp duty guide before making an offer on any of these postcodes.
City of London Buy-to-Let Overview
City of London offers an average gross rental yield of 2.2% across 17 postcode districts, with a median property price of £1,056,893 and typical monthly rents of £2,159. While below the England average of 3.6%, specific postcodes within City of London can offer stronger returns.
Use our rental yield calculator to model your own numbers for a property in City of London.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in City of London?
The average gross rental yield in City of London is 2.2%, based on 688 property transactions and VOA rental data. Median property price is £1,056,893 with typical rents of £2,159/month.
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in City of London?
The highest-yielding postcodes in City of London are EC4A (4.5%), EC4R (4.2%), and EC1A (3.6%). These areas offer the strongest returns relative to property prices.
How does City of London compare to the London average?
City of London averages 2.2% gross yield, below the London average of 3.5%. While headline yields are lower, specific postcodes within the council area may outperform. Check individual postcode pages for detailed data.