Swale Rents and Rental Yield Data

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

Last updated 5 Jul 2026HPI April 2026Rents May 2026Sold prices April 2026
Average Rent£1,091

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.0%

vs April 2026

Annual Rent Movement+1.4%

vs May 2025

Estimated Gross Yield4.5%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

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

Latest rent£1,091May 2026
Last month£1,091April 2026
Monthly change+0.0%Rent estimate
Last year£1,076May 2025
Annual change+1.4%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.0%From £1,091 last month
Annual movementUp 1.4%From £1,076 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated June 2026

Swale’s latest average private rent is £1,091 a month, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. That is unchanged from April, but it still marks a higher level than a year ago.

In May 2025, the average was £1,076, so rents are up by £15 over the year. The month-on-month movement was small.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£763+1.8% annual
two bed£1,008+1.6% annual
three bed£1,218+1.5% annual
four or more bed£1,820+0.6% 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 Swale. 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 Swale buy-to-let areas.