Letting agents in Belper
Full management for landlords in Belper, from our office on Friar Gate in Derby. 8% of the rent, no set-up fee and no VAT. We find and reference the tenant, collect the rent, inspect the property and keep your paperwork right.
Rents in Amber Valley
Average monthly rent by number of bedrooms, September 2026.
Office for National Statistics, Price Index of Private Rents. Covers new and existing tenancies across the Amber Valley council area, which includes Belper. New lets often achieve more.
Get a rent estimate for your propertyRental yields in Belper
What a typical home costs to buy in Belper, what it rents for, and the gross yield.
| Type of home | Median sold price | Average rent a month | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | £387,550 | £1,072 | 3.3% |
| Semi-detached house | £247,750 | £852 | 4.1% |
| Terraced house | £197,500 | £779 | 4.7% |
| Flat or maisonette | £166,500 | £644 | 4.6% |
Sold prices: HM Land Registry, Belper, the 12 months to the end of July 2026. Rents: ONS, Amber Valley, September 2026. Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price, before any costs. Buying to let? Option Finance arranges buy to let mortgages, with no broker fee if you are buying or selling with us.
What full management costs in Belper
On the average rent of £807 a month.
Option Estates
£775
in the first year. 8% of the rent, no VAT, no set-up fee, nothing extra for inspections, notices or renewals.
Typical high street
£1,642
in the first year at 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, before extra charges.
Comparison uses the published fully managed fees of a national agency's Derby branch, checked 22 October 2026.
Included for every Belper landlord
- Marketing with professional photos and a live walk-through video on our social media.
- Referencing and right to rent checks on every tenant.
- Rent collected and paid to you each month, with statements in your landlord portal.
- Check-in, check-out and regular inspections, with photos in your portal.
- Gas safety, electrical and EPC reminders before anything runs out.
- Rent reviews, notices and renewals done properly under the Renters' Rights Act.
What tenants look for in Belper
Good transport and good schools keep homes let and tenants staying longer.
Trains
Belper station is on the Midland Main Line. Nearly all the trains that stop there are Derwent Valley Line services between Derby and Matlock, plus one weekday service to and from Sheffield.
Roads
The A6 is the main road through the town and follows the Derwent. The A517 goes to Ashbourne, the A609 runs through the town and the A38 runs along part of the eastern side.
Ambergate
Ambergate has its own station on the Derwent Valley Line, and the A610 from Ripley and Nottingham meets the A6 there.
Schools
- Belper School and Sixth Form Centre, secondary, Ofsted good in every area, including sixth form
- Long Row Primary School, primary, Ofsted continues to be a good school
- Herbert Strutt Primary School, primary, Ofsted continues to be a good school
- Pottery Primary School, primary, Ofsted see the latest report
Selling instead? See sold prices and our sales service in Belper.
Questions landlords in Belper ask
How much rent can I get for a two bedroom home in Belper?
The average rent for a two bedroom home in the Amber Valley council area was £749 a month in September 2026, from Office for National Statistics figures. New lets often achieve more than the average, and condition, parking and the exact street all make a difference. Our free rent estimate gives you a starting figure.
What does a letting agent cost in Belper?
With Option Estates, full management is 8% of the rent with no VAT and no set-up fee. On the average rent in the Amber Valley council area of £807 a month, that is £775 for the first year. At 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, the first year would cost £1,642.
What rental yield can I get in Belper?
Using the average rent for the Amber Valley council area and the median sold price in Belper, terraced houses give the highest gross yield, at about 4.7%. That is before costs such as the mortgage, repairs, insurance and management. Yields vary a lot from street to street.
Do you offer tenant find only in Belper?
No. We only offer full management, because we stand behind the tenant we choose for the whole tenancy. That includes rent collection, inspections, repairs, certificate reminders and keeping your paperwork right under the Renters' Rights Act.