The best-value towns to buy near Manchester — low house prices, fast direct train commutes, and the highest rental yields. Ranked from 227 towns with a sub-75-minute commute to Manchester. Here are the top 12 by gross rental yield.
| # | Town | Commute | Avg House Price | Monthly Rent | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford Interchange | 41 min | £85,250 | £550/mo | 7.7% |
| 2 | Doncaster | 74 min | £95,000 | £550/mo | 6.9% |
| 3 | Blackpool North | 58 min | £103,000 | £550/mo | 6.4% |
| 4 | Halifax | 30 min | £112,500 | £535/mo | 5.7% |
| 5 | Ryder Brow | 8 min | £187,500 | £875/mo | 5.6% |
| 6 | Belle Vue | 6 min | £187,500 | £875/mo | 5.6% |
| 7 | Gorton | 6 min | £187,500 | £875/mo | 5.6% |
| 8 | Ashburys | 4 min | £195,000 | £875/mo | 5.4% |
| 9 | Ardwick | 3 min | £195,000 | £875/mo | 5.4% |
| 10 | Edge Hill | 47 min | £142,000 | £600/mo | 5.1% |
| 11 | Salford Crescent | 4 min | £190,000 | £795/mo | 5.0% |
| 12 | Moston | 6 min | £211,500 | £875/mo | 5.0% |