Buy-to-Let Yields in Tower Hamlets
6 postcode districts | Best: E3 | Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
The average gross rental yield in Tower Hamlets is 3.7% in 2026. This is based on 8,812 Land Registry transactions and VOA rent data. The median property costs £520,000 and rents for £1,900 a month. The best postcode is E3.
Best Postcode Districts in Tower Hamlets
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Sales (3yr) ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3 | LONDON | 5.3 | £430,000 | 1,802 |
| E1 | LONDON | 4.65 | £490,000 | 1,569 |
| E14 | LONDON | 4.56 | £500,000 | 3,700 |
| E2 | LONDON | 4.38 | £520,000 | 1,118 |
| E1W | LONDON | 3.21 | £710,000 | 621 |
| E22 | LONDON | 0.04 | £61,313,556 | 2 |
Check the stamp duty guide before making an offer on any of these postcodes.
Tower Hamlets Buy-to-Let Overview
Tower Hamlets offers an average gross rental yield of 3.7% across 6 postcode districts, with a median property price of £520,000 and typical monthly rents of £1,900. 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 Tower Hamlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Tower Hamlets?
The average gross rental yield in Tower Hamlets is 3.7%, based on 8,812 property transactions and VOA rental data. Median property price is £520,000 with typical rents of £1,900/month.
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Tower Hamlets?
The highest-yielding postcodes in Tower Hamlets are E3 (5.3%), E1 (4.7%), and E14 (4.6%). These areas offer the strongest returns relative to property prices.
How does Tower Hamlets compare to the London average?
Tower Hamlets averages 3.7% gross yield, above the London average of 3.5%. With 6 postcode districts to choose from, investors can find competitive buy-to-let returns in the area.