Buy-to-Let Yields in Kent
13 councils · 73 postcode districts · Best: Dartford · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Kent
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME6 | SNODLAND | 4.72 | £305,000 |
| ME11 | QUEENBOROUGH | 4.7 | £230,000 |
| CT17 | DOVER | 4.65 | £200,000 |
| DA9 | GREENHITHE | 4.56 | £316,000 |
| ME4 | CHATHAM | 4.46 | £242,250 |
| DA4 | DARTFORD | 4.41 | £380,000 |
| DA10 | SWANSCOMBE | 4.4 | £327,500 |
| ME7 | GILLINGHAM | 4.32 | £250,000 |
| BR8 | SWANLEY | 4.18 | £400,000 |
| DA1 | DARTFORD | 4.11 | £350,000 |
| CT1 | CANTERBURY | 4.07 | £280,000 |
| ME12 | SHEERNESS | 4.07 | £265,495 |
| TN23 | ASHFORD | 4 | £285,000 |
| TN9 | TONBRIDGE | 3.89 | £370,000 |
| ME20 | AYLESFORD | 3.88 | £371,250 |
Councils in Kent by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford | 4.2 | £350,000 | £1,200 | 4 |
| Swale | 3.75 | £290,000 | £900 | 5 |
| Medway UA | 3.69 | £300,000 | £900 | 7 |
| Sevenoaks | 3.54 | £475,000 | £1,395 | 7 |
| Tonbridge and Malling | 3.54 | £461,250 | £1,200 | 6 |
| Thanet | 3.38 | £280,000 | £800 | 6 |
| Canterbury | 3.37 | £325,000 | £950 | 5 |
| Gravesham | 3.28 | £335,000 | £1,000 | 3 |
| Dover | 3.27 | £310,000 | £775 | 6 |
| Maidstone | 3.21 | £338,000 | £950 | 5 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 3.05 | £423,000 | £1,100 | 7 |
| Folkestone and Hythe | 3.02 | £340,000 | £775 | 6 |
| Ashford | 3 | £445,000 | £950 | 6 |
Kent Buy-to-Let Overview
Kent offers an average gross rental yield of 3.4% across 13 councils and 73 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Kent can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Kent?
The average gross rental yield across Kent is 3.4%, based on 77,116 property transactions across 13 councils and 73 postcode districts.
Which councils in Kent have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Kent are Dartford (4.2%), Swale (3.8%), and Medway UA (3.7%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Kent?
The top postcode districts in Kent are ME6 (4.7%), ME11 (4.7%), and CT17 (4.7%). 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.