Nottingham is a prime location for property investment, presenting a fantastic opportunity for those interested in the buy to let market. The city offers a dynamic rental scene, a thriving economy and significant regeneration projects. With a growing population and a strong student presence, the demand for quality buy to let properties in Nottingham is consistently high, making it an attractive city for both new and experienced investors looking into Nottingham property investments.
Last updated: May 2026
Blackpool property investment offers some of the highest rental yields in the country alongside one of the lowest entry prices, which is why it has become a focus for investors looking for strong cash flow without a large upfront outlay. Backed by an unprecedented £2 billion municipal regeneration programme and stable, year-round tenant demand, this coastal market successfully combines entry-level affordability with genuine long-term capital growth potential.
This page covers why investors are choosing Blackpool, what returns you can realistically expect, the premium opportunities we have available and how our structured payment plan lowers the initial barrier to entry.
Blackpool is widely regarded as one of the UK’s strongest buy-to-let markets, and the reasons come down to three things working together: low purchase prices, high rental yields and a long-term regeneration story that is already underway.
Property in the town sits well below the national average, so the amount of capital you need to get started is far smaller than in most other parts of the country. Recent market data from Rightmove puts the overall average property price in Blackpool at just £153,436 which is roughly 60% below the broader UK average of £378,304. For investors, this creates an incredibly accessible entry point; luxury new-build developments on the promenade, such as Prosperity Wealth’s The Bay, offer prime positioning with prices starting from just £129,995. This distinct affordability gap is the foundation of the exceptionally high yields the area is known for.
The single biggest draw for Blackpool investment properties is the low capital requirement. Lower purchase prices mean a smaller deposit layout, lower mortgage balances and a much faster route to generating a positive monthly cash flow. It also opens the market to first-time investors who find themselves priced out of major city centres like London or Manchester. Our frontline promenade developments directly leverage this affordability gap to maximise investor purchasing power.
Blackpool consistently delivers gross rental yields well above the national average. According to Zoopla’s official buy-to-let market data, Blackpool ranks as one of the top three highest-yielding locations in the North West, producing a stellar average gross yield of 7.2%. For The Bay specifically, we project a highly competitive 9% yield. Because brand-new promenade developments naturally command a premium over the broader town average, this luxury build is perfectly positioned to maximise cash flow for residential investors.
Blackpool is in the middle of one of the largest redevelopment programmes in the UK, with around £2 billion of investment actively reshaping the town. This is the catalyst that drives long-term capital growth rather than just current income.
Flagship schemes like Talbot Gateway (the town’s new Central Business District) and the massive Blackpool Central masterplan are bringing thousands of new professional jobs, a new £65m Multiversity campus and cutting-edge infrastructure to the area. For investors in projects like The Bay, this massive influx of civil servants, students and professionals creates a powerful and sustained wave of tenant demand that will underpin property values and rental growth for years to come.
Blackpool is one of the UK’s most popular coastal towns, drawing millions of visitors each year to iconic attractions like the Tower and the Pleasure Beach. This massive holiday economy creates a highly stable environment for local service, retail and hospitality businesses. For buy-to-let investors, this sustained commercial footprint ensures a strong local economy and continuous rental demand from the town’s large, permanent workforce.
Blackpool is well connected to the rest of the UK via the M6 and onto the M55, A583, A584 and A585. Blackpool and the Fylde College has ranked in the top 3% of England’s further education colleges and major regional institutions like the University of Central Lancashire are within easy reach. Strong transport and education links widen the pool of potential tenants and add to the area’s long-term appeal.
The Bay is our current Blackpool development and sits in one of the most exciting locations in the town. Set within Blackpool’s iconic island site on the Promenade, it offers stunning views of the seafront and easy access to the tram system, ideally positioned next to the main shopping district.
The development is made up of 65 one and two bedroom apartments, a short stroll from the Central Pier, North Pier, and the renowned Blackpool Tower. Prices start from £129,995 with a projected rental yield of 9%, making it an accessible entry point into one of the UK’s highest-yielding markets.For an investor, The Bay puts you at the heart of a town that is both an economic powerhouse and the focus of major regeneration. You can view this and our other UK property investment developments to compare locations and returns.
Unlike volatile seasonal markets, The Bay is engineered specifically for the traditional buy-to-let market. This deliberate focus provides investors with steady, predictable monthly income and a highly reliable cash flow throughout the entire year.
Long-term residential lets offer significantly lower management overhead and minimal tenant turnover compared to holiday lets. The massive influx of public sector and corporate employment into the town centre has created a severe shortage of high-quality housing. By targeting this professional demographic, investors can secure a hands-off asset backed by consistent, stable rental income that remains unaffected by tourism cycles.
If you want to read more about why we choose this model, our traditional versus short-term lets guide breaks down the core differences between the two strategies.
Blackpool is not a single market. Different areas offer different balances of price, yield, and growth, so where you buy matters as much as what you buy.
The central and inner resort areas tend to offer the lowest entry prices and the highest gross yields, which appeals to investors prioritising cash flow.
The seafront and promenade locations, where The Bay sits, combine strong residential rental demand from local professionals with the prestige of a landmark setting. The more suburban and coastal districts further out generally command higher prices and steadier long-term capital growth.
Our Blackpool property investment development is positioned on the promenade in the heart of the town, giving it direct access to the strongest tenant demand from long-term renters and incoming corporate professionals.
One of the things that sets a Prosperity Wealth investment apart is our payment plan, which is designed to lower the financial barrier to entry. Rather than needing the full purchase amount upfront, you reserve your apartment with an initial percentage and then pay in structured monthly instalments across the build period, with a mortgage covering the remaining balance at completion.
This staged approach means you can secure a property at today’s price and spread the cost over the construction timeline, which is particularly useful in a market like Blackpool where prices and demand are rising.
The Bay is an off-plan opportunity, which means you are buying before or during construction rather than a finished, occupied property. Off-plan buying has clear advantages for investors: you secure the property at the current price ahead of completion, you often have a choice of the best units, and the staged payment structure works hand in hand with the build timeline.
If off-plan investment is new to you, our explainer on what off-plan property is walks through how it works and what to consider. For a wider view of getting started, our beginner’s guide to UK property investment covers the fundamentals.
Prosperity Wealth is a national property development company based in Birmingham with over a decade of experience delivering residential developments across the UK, including locations such as Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby and Blackpool.
We focus on strategic locations, modern design and investment-friendly purchasing options, which is what allows us to offer developments like The Bay at an accessible entry price with a strong projected yield.
When you invest with us you are buying directly from the developer, with a clear payment structure and a team that handles the process from reservation through to completion. Our track record across multiple UK developments means you are working with a developer that has consistently delivered for investors.
High-Quality Delivery: “If you are looking to buy a new build I highly recommend Prosperity Wealth. The customer service is excellent and the quality of their finished product is to a very high standard.” – Andrew T
Yes, Blackpool is a good place to invest in property. Blackpool combines some of the lowest property prices in the country with some of the highest rental yields, supported by a £2 billion regeneration programme and year-round tenant demand from one of the UK’s most visited towns. That mix of affordability, income and long-term growth potential is what makes it attractive to buy-to-let investors.
Recent market data from Rightmove shows that property values in Blackpool have remained highly resilient, with current average sold prices trending above the previous market peak set in 2022. This steady long-term upward movement highlights the underlying strength of the local market, making it an ideal environment for capital appreciation.
While nationwide forecasts vary and no future growth can be completely guaranteed, Blackpool’s outlook is exceptionally strong. The combination of a massive £2 billion regeneration framework and a structural undersupply of premium, modern housing creates a classic supply and demand imbalance. This environment naturally tends to support and elevate property values over the longer term.
Rental yields depend heavily on the specific location and the standard of the property. National data from Zoopla highlights Blackpool as a top-tier regional performer, ranking it among the top three highest-yielding buy-to-let zones in the North West with an average town yield of 7.2%. Prosperity Wealth’s premium development, The Bay, leverages its prime front-line promenade location and high-specification build to deliver an even stronger, highly competitive projected yield of 9%.
Blackpool is in the middle of a significant transformation. A £2 billion regeneration programme is reshaping the town centre and seafront, bringing new jobs, housing and infrastructure. Combined with its established tourism economy, this is steadily shifting Blackpool towards a more year-round, mixed economy, which is exactly the kind of change that supports a property market over time.
The 2% rule is a quick rule of thumb some investors use to assess a buy-to-let. It suggests that the monthly rent should be at least 2% of the total purchase price for the property to be considered a strong cash-flow investment. It is a rough screening tool rather than a precise measure, and most UK properties do not meet it, so it is best used as one of several checks rather than a deciding factor. Yield, total return and the strength of the local rental market matter more.
If you are considering a Blackpool property investment, The Bay offers an accessible entry point into one of the UK’s highest-yielding markets, backed by major regeneration and strong rental demand. To find out more about availability, pricing and how our payment plan works, get in touch with our team or call us on +44 (0) 121 237 4610.
