The best-value towns to buy near London — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 664 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to London. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 54 min | £156,500 | £725/mo | 5.6% |
| 2 | Milton Keynes Central | 30 min | £230,000 | £1,035/mo | 5.4% |
| 3 | Purfleet | 26 min | £230,000 | £950/mo | 5.0% |
| 4 | Gipsy Hill | 23 min | £440,050 | £1,700/mo | 4.6% |
| 5 | Eastbourne | 35 min | £230,000 | £875/mo | 4.6% |
| 6 | Aylesbury | 51 min | £298,000 | £1,100/mo | 4.4% |
| 7 | Streatham Common | 15 min | £465,000 | £1,700/mo | 4.4% |
| 8 | Streatham | 16 min | £465,000 | £1,700/mo | 4.4% |
| 9 | Elephant & Castle | 2 min | £470,000 | £1,700/mo | 4.3% |
| 10 | Barking | 12 min | £362,250 | £1,300/mo | 4.3% |
| 11 | Denmark Hill | 9 min | £480,000 | £1,700/mo | 4.2% |
| 12 | Newhaven Harbour | 25 min | £298,000 | £1,050/mo | 4.2% |