3.4% Below average

Buy-to-Let Yields in Test Valley

5 postcode districts | Best: SP10 | Data from HM Land Registry & VOA

The average gross rental yield in Test Valley is 3.4% in 2026. This is based on 4,867 Land Registry transactions and VOA rent data. The median property costs £369,500 and rents for £1,050 a month. The best postcode is SP10.

Below average ↑ above South East average (3.3%) · ↓ below England average (3.6%)
3.4%
Average Yield
£369,500
Median Price
£1,050
Monthly Rent
4,867
Total Transactions

Best Postcode Districts in Test Valley

Postcode Area Yield Median Price Sales (3yr)
SP10 ANDOVER 4.5 £280,000 1,488
SP11 ANDOVER 3.65 £345,000 1,456
SO52 SOUTHAMPTON 3.41 £369,500 306
SO51 ROMSEY 3.08 £409,000 1,348
SO20 STOCKBRIDGE 2.12 £595,000 269

Check the stamp duty guide before making an offer on any of these postcodes.

Test Valley Buy-to-Let Overview

Test Valley offers an average gross rental yield of 3.4% across 5 postcode districts, with a median property price of £369,500 and typical monthly rents of £1,050. While below the England average of 3.6%, specific postcodes within Test Valley can offer stronger returns.

Use our rental yield calculator to model your own numbers for a property in Test Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rental yield in Test Valley?

The average gross rental yield in Test Valley is 3.4%, based on 4,867 property transactions and VOA rental data. Median property price is £369,500 with typical rents of £1,050/month.

What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Test Valley?

The highest-yielding postcodes in Test Valley are SP10 (4.5%), SP11 (3.6%), and SO52 (3.4%). These areas offer the strongest returns relative to property prices.

How does Test Valley compare to the South East average?

Test Valley averages 3.4% 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.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026