The best-value towns to buy near Birmingham — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 162 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to Birmingham. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston | 5 min | £160,000 | £750/mo | 5.6% |
| 2 | Witton | 10 min | £160,000 | £750/mo | 5.6% |
| 3 | Coventry | 8 min | £156,500 | £725/mo | 5.6% |
| 4 | Milton Keynes Central | 38 min | £230,000 | £1,035/mo | 5.4% |
| 5 | Jewellery Quarter | 2 min | £170,000 | £750/mo | 5.3% |
| 6 | Marston Green | 2 min | £205,000 | £850/mo | 5.0% |
| 7 | Duddeston | 3 min | £187,000 | £750/mo | 4.8% |
| 8 | Gloucester | 47 min | £192,000 | £770/mo | 4.8% |
| 9 | Adderley Park | 4 min | £187,500 | £750/mo | 4.8% |
| 10 | Small Heath | 3 min | £190,000 | £750/mo | 4.7% |
| 11 | Tyseley | 4 min | £190,000 | £750/mo | 4.7% |
| 12 | Derby | 30 min | £165,000 | £625/mo | 4.5% |