Buy-to-Let Yields in Swale
5 postcode districts | Best: ME11 | Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
The average gross rental yield in Swale is 3.8% in 2026. This is based on 6,276 Land Registry transactions and VOA rent data. The median property costs £290,000 and rents for £900 a month. The best postcode is ME11.
Best Postcode Districts in Swale
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Sales (3yr) ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME11 | QUEENBOROUGH | 4.7 | £230,000 | 124 |
| ME12 | SHEERNESS | 4.07 | £265,495 | 1,667 |
| ME10 | SITTINGBOURNE | 3.72 | £290,000 | 2,370 |
| ME13 | FAVERSHAM | 3.18 | £340,000 | 1,223 |
| ME9 | SITTINGBOURNE | 3.09 | £350,000 | 892 |
Check the stamp duty guide before making an offer on any of these postcodes.
Swale Buy-to-Let Overview
Swale offers an average gross rental yield of 3.8% across 5 postcode districts, with a median property price of £290,000 and typical monthly rents of £900. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it a competitive area for buy-to-let investment.
Use our rental yield calculator to model your own numbers for a property in Swale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Swale?
The average gross rental yield in Swale is 3.8%, based on 6,276 property transactions and VOA rental data. Median property price is £290,000 with typical rents of £900/month.
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Swale?
The highest-yielding postcodes in Swale are ME11 (4.7%), ME12 (4.1%), and ME10 (3.7%). These areas offer the strongest returns relative to property prices.
How does Swale compare to the South East average?
Swale averages 3.8% gross yield, above the South East average of 3.3%. With 5 postcode districts to choose from, investors can find competitive buy-to-let returns in the area.