The best-value towns to buy near Cardiff — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 125 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to Cardiff. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parson Street | 57 min | £290,000 | £1,200/mo | 5.0% |
| 2 | Bristol Temple Meads | 41 min | £290,000 | £1,200/mo | 5.0% |
| 3 | Weston-super-Mare | 73 min | £200,000 | £825/mo | 5.0% |
| 4 | Gloucester | 52 min | £192,000 | £770/mo | 4.8% |
| 5 | Stapleton Road | 43 min | £340,000 | £1,200/mo | 4.2% |
| 6 | Lawrence Hill | 47 min | £340,000 | £1,200/mo | 4.2% |
| 7 | Swindon | 53 min | £240,000 | £750/mo | 3.8% |
| 8 | Patchway | 33 min | £325,000 | £995/mo | 3.7% |
| 9 | Filton Abbey Wood | 35 min | £325,000 | £995/mo | 3.7% |
| 10 | Bristol Parkway | 30 min | £325,000 | £995/mo | 3.7% |
| 11 | Worle | 66 min | £274,750 | £825/mo | 3.6% |
| 12 | Bedminster | 54 min | £400,000 | £1,200/mo | 3.6% |