Buy-to-Let Yields in Lancashire
14 councils · 39 postcode districts · Best: Blackpool UA · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Lancashire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY1 | BLACKPOOL | 7.07 | £95,000 |
| BB11 | BURNLEY | 6.49 | £88,000 |
| BB9 | NELSON | 6 | £105,000 |
| FY7 | FLEETWOOD | 6 | £125,000 |
| OL13 | BACUP | 5.28 | £142,000 |
| FY3 | BLACKPOOL | 5.17 | £130,000 |
| BB6 | BLACKBURN | 5.05 | £165,000 |
| FY4 | BLACKPOOL | 4.94 | £136,000 |
| PR1 | PRESTON | 4.93 | £140,000 |
| BB5 | ACCRINGTON | 4.9 | £122,500 |
| FY2 | BLACKPOOL | 4.8 | £140,000 |
| BB10 | BURNLEY | 4.76 | £120,000 |
| BB8 | COLNE | 4.58 | £137,500 |
| BB3 | DARWEN | 4.55 | £145,000 |
| FY5 | THORNTON-CLEVELEYS | 4.41 | £170,000 |
Councils in Lancashire by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool UA | 5.5 | £136,000 | £560 | 4 |
| Burnley | 5.16 | £120,000 | £476 | 3 |
| Pendle | 4.93 | £137,500 | £525 | 3 |
| Hyndburn | 4.9 | £122,500 | £500 | 1 |
| Rossendale | 4.71 | £181,500 | £625 | 2 |
| Preston | 4.38 | £180,000 | £575 | 2 |
| Blackburn with Darwen UA | 4.24 | £157,750 | £550 | 3 |
| Wyre | 4.14 | £225,250 | £625 | 4 |
| Ribble Valley | 4.04 | £275,000 | £695 | 2 |
| South Ribble | 3.92 | £190,000 | £650 | 3 |
| Chorley | 3.8 | £210,000 | £650 | 2 |
| Lancaster | 3.72 | £179,000 | £625 | 5 |
| West Lancashire | 3.23 | £265,000 | £607 | 3 |
| Fylde | 3.12 | £255,550 | £650 | 2 |
Lancashire Buy-to-Let Overview
Lancashire offers an average gross rental yield of 4.3% across 14 councils and 39 postcode districts. This is above the England average of 3.6%, making it an attractive county for buy-to-let investment. The strongest returns are in Blackpool UA at 5.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Lancashire?
The average gross rental yield across Lancashire is 4.3%, based on 71,619 property transactions across 14 councils and 39 postcode districts.
Which councils in Lancashire have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Lancashire are Blackpool UA (5.5%), Burnley (5.2%), and Pendle (4.9%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Lancashire?
The top postcode districts in Lancashire are FY1 (7.1%), BB11 (6.5%), and BB9 (6.0%). 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.