Buy-to-Let Yields in Hertfordshire
10 councils · 49 postcode districts · Best: Stevenage · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Hertfordshire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD18 | WATFORD | 4.08 | £375,000 |
| AL10 | HATFIELD | 3.91 | £352,500 |
| WD17 | WATFORD | 3.87 | £395,000 |
| WD24 | WATFORD | 3.85 | £397,000 |
| WD19 | WATFORD | 3.76 | £445,000 |
| WD5 | ABBOTS LANGLEY | 3.76 | £445,000 |
| HP2 | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | 3.68 | £375,000 |
| SG1 | STEVENAGE | 3.67 | £335,000 |
| SG2 | STEVENAGE | 3.62 | £340,000 |
| WD6 | BOREHAMWOOD | 3.6 | £450,000 |
| SG12 | WARE | 3.56 | £401,500 |
| AL7 | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | 3.54 | £390,000 |
| EN8 | WALTHAM CROSS | 3.54 | £390,000 |
| EN11 | HODDESDON | 3.45 | £400,000 |
| HP1 | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | 3.33 | £415,000 |
Councils in Hertfordshire by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 3.65 | £340,000 | £1,025 | 2 |
| Three Rivers | 3.4 | £445,000 | £1,395 | 3 |
| Broxbourne | 3.16 | £462,500 | £1,150 | 4 |
| Watford | 3.06 | £466,500 | £1,275 | 6 |
| East Hertfordshire | 3.05 | £455,000 | £1,190 | 8 |
| North Hertfordshire | 2.96 | £435,000 | £1,025 | 6 |
| Dacorum | 2.9 | £545,000 | £1,150 | 6 |
| Hertsmere | 2.9 | £550,000 | £1,350 | 4 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 2.9 | £495,000 | £1,150 | 5 |
| St Albans | 2.73 | £605,000 | £1,384 | 5 |
Hertfordshire Buy-to-Let Overview
Hertfordshire offers an average gross rental yield of 3.1% across 10 councils and 49 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Hertfordshire can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Hertfordshire?
The average gross rental yield across Hertfordshire is 3.1%, based on 45,619 property transactions across 10 councils and 49 postcode districts.
Which councils in Hertfordshire have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Hertfordshire are Stevenage (3.6%), Three Rivers (3.4%), and Broxbourne (3.2%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Hertfordshire?
The top postcode districts in Hertfordshire are WD18 (4.1%), AL10 (3.9%), and WD17 (3.9%). 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.