Research from PaTMa has found that Parton and Distington in Cumbria are the best areas for rural yields in England. In these locations, investors can expect an annual return of 8.52% on initial investment.

This area is located in the middle of Whitehaven and Workington. It is also within reach of Carlisle and the Lake District.

Other noticeably profitable areas of Cumbria include Filmby, Ellenborough and Boughton Moor. Therefore, in these areas you can expect 7.87% annual return on investment.

Other highly profitable areas include Cleveland’s Loftus and Skinningrove (7.67%), Similarly in Shildon in County Durham (7.2%) and Tarpoint in Cornwall (6.88%).

In Northumberland, the highest rural rental yields can be found in Newbiggin by the sea (6.32%).

In South Yorkshire, the most profitable area is Grimethorpe and Brierley bringing 5.66% return on investment annually.