Buy-to-Let Yields in Hampshire
14 councils · 78 postcode districts · Best: Portsmouth UA · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Hampshire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO5 | SOUTHSEA | 5.18 | £220,000 |
| SO17 | SOUTHAMPTON | 5.12 | £211,043 |
| PO1 | PORTSMOUTH | 5.11 | £223,125 |
| SO14 | SOUTHAMPTON | 4.96 | £217,750 |
| PO2 | PORTSMOUTH | 4.91 | £232,000 |
| SP10 | ANDOVER | 4.5 | £280,000 |
| SO15 | SOUTHAMPTON | 4.46 | £242,000 |
| PO12 | GOSPORT | 4.43 | £230,000 |
| PO4 | SOUTHSEA | 4.38 | £260,000 |
| SO19 | SOUTHAMPTON | 4.24 | £255,000 |
| PO3 | PORTSMOUTH | 4.22 | £270,000 |
| PO17 | FAREHAM | 4.17 | £345,000 |
| RG21 | BASINGSTOKE | 4.13 | £290,000 |
| SO18 | SOUTHAMPTON | 4.12 | £262,000 |
| PO9 | HAVANT | 4.11 | £285,000 |
Councils in Hampshire by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth UA | 4.6 | £260,000 | £950 | 6 |
| Southampton UA | 4.5 | £255,000 | £900 | 6 |
| Gosport | 4.07 | £275,000 | £850 | 2 |
| Rushmoor | 3.55 | £357,500 | £1,000 | 2 |
| Havant | 3.49 | £345,000 | £975 | 4 |
| Fareham | 3.42 | £345,000 | £975 | 4 |
| Test Valley | 3.35 | £369,500 | £1,050 | 5 |
| Eastleigh | 3.29 | £340,000 | £950 | 3 |
| Basingstoke and Deane | 3.22 | £380,000 | £998 | 7 |
| East Hampshire | 3.12 | £441,000 | £1,100 | 7 |
| Isle of Wight UA | 3.07 | £280,000 | £725 | 12 |
| Winchester | 3.04 | £546,000 | £1,200 | 6 |
| Hart | 2.9 | £470,000 | £1,103 | 6 |
| New Forest | 2.79 | £460,000 | £995 | 8 |
Hampshire Buy-to-Let Overview
Hampshire offers an average gross rental yield of 3.5% across 14 councils and 78 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Hampshire can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Hampshire?
The average gross rental yield across Hampshire is 3.5%, based on 79,715 property transactions across 14 councils and 78 postcode districts.
Which councils in Hampshire have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Hampshire are Portsmouth UA (4.6%), Southampton UA (4.5%), and Gosport (4.1%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Hampshire?
The top postcode districts in Hampshire are PO5 (5.2%), SO17 (5.1%), and PO1 (5.1%). 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.