Buy-to-Let Yields in Surrey
11 councils · 58 postcode districts · Best: Woking · Data from HM Land Registry & VOA
Top Postcode Districts in Surrey
| Postcode ↕ | Area ↕ | Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| GU12 | ALDERSHOT | 4.33 | £365,000 |
| GU21 | WOKING | 3.82 | £400,000 |
| KT16 | CHERTSEY | 3.79 | £410,000 |
| TW19 | STAINES-UPON-THAMES | 3.64 | £420,000 |
| KT15 | ADDLESTONE | 3.6 | £431,750 |
| TW18 | STAINES-UPON-THAMES | 3.57 | £428,244 |
| CR3 | CATERHAM | 3.56 | £430,000 |
| RH6 | HORLEY | 3.53 | £425,000 |
| RH1 | REDHILL | 3.51 | £427,000 |
| TW15 | ASHFORD | 3.49 | £437,928 |
| GU1 | GUILDFORD | 3.42 | £462,000 |
| GU2 | GUILDFORD | 3.42 | £462,000 |
| KT14 | WEST BYFLEET | 3.4 | £450,000 |
| GU15 | CAMBERLEY | 3.38 | £426,000 |
| GU19 | BAGSHOT | 3.35 | £430,000 |
Councils in Surrey by Yield
| Council ↕ | Avg Yield ↕ | Median Price ↕ | Monthly Rent ↕ | Postcodes ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woking | 3.48 | £450,000 | £1,275 | 3 |
| Spelthorne | 3.4 | £437,928 | £1,275 | 5 |
| Runnymede | 3.15 | £465,000 | £1,295 | 4 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 3.12 | £525,000 | £1,395 | 3 |
| Tandridge | 3.12 | £497,500 | £1,275 | 5 |
| Reigate and Banstead | 3.01 | £525,000 | £1,250 | 5 |
| Surrey Heath | 2.94 | £500,000 | £1,200 | 6 |
| Guildford | 2.91 | £540,000 | £1,317 | 8 |
| Waverley | 2.55 | £580,000 | £1,198 | 7 |
| Elmbridge | 2.54 | £725,000 | £1,400 | 6 |
| Mole Valley | 2.47 | £650,000 | £1,200 | 6 |
Surrey Buy-to-Let Overview
Surrey offers an average gross rental yield of 3.0% across 11 councils and 58 postcode districts. While below the England average of 3.6%, individual councils and postcodes within Surrey can offer significantly better returns than the county average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rental yield in Surrey?
The average gross rental yield across Surrey is 3.0%, based on 48,522 property transactions across 11 councils and 58 postcode districts.
Which councils in Surrey have the highest rental yields?
The highest-yielding councils in Surrey are Woking (3.5%), Spelthorne (3.4%), and Runnymede (3.1%).
What are the best postcodes for buy-to-let in Surrey?
The top postcode districts in Surrey are GU12 (4.3%), GU21 (3.8%), and KT16 (3.8%). 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.