Buy-to-Let Yields in Essex
14 councils · 69 postcode districts · Best: Thurrock UA · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Essex
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM19 | PURFLEET-ON-THAMES | 5.12 | £233,000 |
| CO1 | COLCHESTER | 4.8 | £225,000 |
| CO15 | CLACTON-ON-SEA | 4.59 | £222,250 |
| SS13 | BASILDON | 4.38 | £300,000 |
| CM20 | HARLOW | 4.2 | £300,000 |
| CO12 | HARWICH | 4.2 | £243,000 |
| SS14 | BASILDON | 4.16 | £316,000 |
| RM20 | GRAYS | 4.09 | £292,000 |
| EN9 | WALTHAM ABBEY | 4.08 | £390,000 |
| CM18 | HARLOW | 4.06 | £310,000 |
| SS8 | CANVEY ISLAND | 4.06 | £310,000 |
| SS15 | BASILDON | 4.04 | £325,000 |
| CO14 | WALTON ON THE NAZE | 3.99 | £255,750 |
| RM17 | GRAYS | 3.98 | £300,000 |
| SS16 | BASILDON | 3.98 | £330,000 |
Councils in Essex by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurrock UA | 3.82 | £325,000 | £995 | 7 |
| Castle Point | 3.67 | £384,000 | £1,050 | 2 |
| Basildon | 3.64 | £365,000 | £1,095 | 8 |
| Tendring | 3.61 | £280,000 | £850 | 7 |
| Colchester | 3.47 | £355,000 | £900 | 6 |
| Braintree | 3.38 | £330,000 | £975 | 5 |
| Chelmsford | 3.35 | £372,500 | £1,100 | 3 |
| Southend-on-Sea UA | 3.31 | £302,500 | £875 | 5 |
| Rochford | 3.19 | £410,000 | £1,050 | 3 |
| Maldon | 3.17 | £370,000 | £950 | 2 |
| Epping Forest | 3.15 | £496,250 | £1,325 | 7 |
| Harlow | 3.12 | £335,000 | £1,050 | 5 |
| Brentwood | 3 | £523,800 | £1,250 | 4 |
| Uttlesford | 2.87 | £460,000 | £1,100 | 5 |
Essex Buy-to-Let Overview
Essex offers an average gross rental yield of 3.3% across 14 councils and 69 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Essex can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Essex?
The average gross rental yield across Essex is 3.3%, based on 77,031 property transactions across 14 councils and 69 postcode districts.
Which councils in Essex have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Essex are Thurrock UA (3.8%), Castle Point (3.7%), and Basildon (3.6%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Essex?
The top postcode districts in Essex are RM19 (5.1%), CO1 (4.8%), and CO15 (4.6%). These areas combine lower property prices with competitive rental returns.
Data updated quarterly from HM Land Registry and VOA open data. Last updated June 2026.