The North West has the highest share of HMOs in the UK at 17.9% with Greater London just behind at 16.5%, according to Lendlord’s latest data analysis report.
Drawing on sample data of 1,158 HMO properties, the report revealed regional trends in property values, rental yields, and market distribution.
Average HMO yields across the UK were down to 9.6% from 10.4% in Q4 2025.
Despite the North East showing the highest average yield (15.1%, down from 15.4% in Q4 2024), the region has one of the lowest shares of HMOs at 3.6%.
The data highlights significant disparities in regional performance, with Greater London leading in average property value £684,724 (an increase of £24,497 from Q4 2024) compared to £232,461 in the North East.
The average annual rent in the UK has increased by over £5,000 (£28,200 in Q4 2024 compared to £33,400 in Q4 2025).
The highest annual rental income was found in Greater London at £55,017.
Aviram Shahar, co-founder and CEO of Lendlord (pictured above), commented: “The importance of HMOs to property investors has never been clearer and our Q4 2025 figures highlight that yields have remained fairly constant year on year with the average annual rent increasing by an impressive £5,000 in just one year.”
