Stafford Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Stafford buy-to-let research.

Last updated 5 Jul 2026HPI April 2026Rents May 2026Sold prices April 2026
Average Rent£891

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.4%

vs April 2026

Annual Rent Movement+6.2%

vs May 2025

Estimated Gross Yield4.1%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£891May 2026
Last month£888April 2026
Monthly change+0.4%Rent estimate
Last year£840May 2025
Annual change+6.2%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.4%From £888 last month
Annual movementUp 6.2%From £840 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated June 2026

Stafford’s private rent market continued to edge higher in May 2026. The latest ONS Price Index of Private Rents shows the average monthly rent at £891.

That was up from £888 in April. The month-on-month rise was 0.4%, so the pace of growth remained modest rather than sharp.

The annual picture is still firmer.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£624+6.5% annual
two bed£782+6.3% annual
three bed£966+6.2% annual
four or more bed£1,341+5.2% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Stafford. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Stafford buy-to-let areas.