The best places to invest

You want to take the plunge with buy-to-let, but where should you look?

You want to take the plunge with buy-to-let, but where should you look? Whether you are after long-term price rises or a monthly income from rent, use our map to view the best-performing postcodes in England and Wales. Using Rightmove asking prices and rents for the last three months of 2014, Savills has exclusively crunched the numbers for every postcode district in 24 cities chosen for their capital growth prospects or high gross yields. Let's begin.

The best areas for capital growth

Let’s face it, if your budget is less than £250,000, London property is largely out of reach. So where should you invest for capital growth? The trick is to look in the more affluent markets in the regions.

Use the drop down menu below to compare two- and three-bed properties.

The best areas for income yield

If you’re one of the growing number of investors focused on rental income, with long-term property price growth as the cherry on top, buying in a vibrant city centre in the north will give you the best balanced returns.

Use the drop down menu below to compare two- and three-bed properties.

Graphics and words by Sam Joiner and Martina Lees

Data supplied by Savills and Rightmove