The best-value towns to buy near Leicester — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 37 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to Leicester. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derby | 20 min | £165,000 | £625/mo | 4.5% |
| 2 | Peterborough | 54 min | £208,750 | £725/mo | 4.2% |
| 3 | South Wigston | 5 min | £255,000 | £800/mo | 3.8% |
| 4 | East Midlands Parkway | 12 min | £250,000 | £750/mo | 3.6% |
| 5 | Carlton | 60 min | £230,000 | £680/mo | 3.5% |
| 6 | Birmingham New Street | 48 min | £255,000 | £750/mo | 3.5% |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 39 min | £198,000 | £575/mo | 3.5% |
| 8 | March | 73 min | £240,000 | £695/mo | 3.5% |
| 9 | Long Eaton | 14 min | £220,000 | £635/mo | 3.5% |
| 10 | Melton Mowbray | 16 min | £240,000 | £675/mo | 3.4% |
| 11 | Newark Castle | 57 min | £220,000 | £599/mo | 3.3% |
| 12 | Narborough | 9 min | £290,000 | £775/mo | 3.2% |