Buy-to-Let Yields in Staffordshire
9 councils · 37 postcode districts · Best: Stoke-on-Trent UA · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Staffordshire
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST1 | STOKE-ON-TRENT | 5.73 | £110,000 |
| ST6 | STOKE-ON-TRENT | 5.08 | £124,000 |
| DE14 | BURTON-ON-TRENT | 4.71 | £170,500 |
| ST4 | STOKE-ON-TRENT | 4.67 | £135,000 |
| ST2 | STOKE-ON-TRENT | 4.2 | £150,000 |
| WS7 | BURNTWOOD | 4.16 | £245,000 |
| ST5 | NEWCASTLE | 4.11 | £175,000 |
| DE15 | BURTON-ON-TRENT | 3.92 | £205,000 |
| WS11 | CANNOCK | 3.88 | £215,000 |
| ST3 | STOKE-ON-TRENT | 3.82 | £165,000 |
| B77 | TAMWORTH | 3.77 | £239,000 |
| WS15 | RUGELEY | 3.71 | £225,000 |
| WS12 | CANNOCK | 3.69 | £226,000 |
| ST16 | STAFFORD | 3.68 | £220,000 |
| WS6 | WALSALL | 3.64 | £247,500 |
Councils in Staffordshire by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent UA | 4.7 | £135,000 | £525 | 5 |
| Cannock Chase | 3.76 | £225,000 | £695 | 3 |
| East Staffordshire | 3.67 | £251,746 | £669 | 4 |
| Tamworth | 3.64 | £256,250 | £750 | 2 |
| Lichfield | 3.4 | £313,500 | £850 | 3 |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 3.28 | £205,000 | £600 | 3 |
| Staffordshire Moorlands | 3.15 | £230,000 | £575 | 5 |
| South Staffordshire | 3.06 | £285,000 | £750 | 5 |
| Stafford | 2.97 | £291,500 | £675 | 7 |
Staffordshire Buy-to-Let Overview
Staffordshire offers an average gross rental yield of 3.5% across 9 councils and 37 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Staffordshire can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Staffordshire?
The average gross rental yield across Staffordshire is 3.5%, based on 47,575 property transactions across 9 councils and 37 postcode districts.
Which councils in Staffordshire have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Staffordshire are Stoke-on-Trent UA (4.7%), Cannock Chase (3.8%), and East Staffordshire (3.7%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Staffordshire?
The top postcode districts in Staffordshire are ST1 (5.7%), ST6 (5.1%), and DE14 (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.