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Letting agents in West Bridgford
Full management for landlords in West Bridgford, 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 Rushcliffe
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 Rushcliffe council area, which includes West Bridgford. New lets often achieve more.
Get a rent estimate for your propertyRental yields in West Bridgford
What a typical home costs to buy in West Bridgford, what it rents for, and the gross yield.
| Type of home | Median sold price | Average rent a month | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | £507,500 | £1,364 | 3.2% |
| Semi-detached house | £410,000 | £1,093 | 3.2% |
| Terraced house | £305,000 | £1,021 | 4.0% |
| Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | £866 | 6.3% |
Sold prices: HM Land Registry, West Bridgford, the 12 months to the end of July 2026. Rents: ONS, Rushcliffe, 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 West Bridgford
On the average rent of £1,050 a month.
Option Estates
£1,008
in the first year. 8% of the rent, no VAT, no set-up fee, nothing extra for inspections, notices or renewals.
Typical high street
£1,992
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 West Bridgford 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 West Bridgford
Good transport and good schools keep homes let and tenants staying longer.
Into Nottingham
The city centre is just across the Trent. The A60 runs north to south through West Bridgford, and Nottingham station is the nearest railway station.
Trains from Nottingham station
East Midlands Railway runs two trains an hour to London St Pancras, one fast and one semi fast, plus services to Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Norwich, Lincoln and Leicester. CrossCountry runs hourly to Birmingham New Street and Cardiff, and Northern hourly to Leeds.
Tram
Clifton South Park and Ride, just off the A453, is the nearest tram park and ride for the villages west of the A60. Parking is free with a valid tram ticket.
Schools
- The West Bridgford School, secondary, Ofsted outstanding, with Good for behaviour and attitudes
- Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, secondary, Ofsted outstanding in every area, including sixth form
- The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form, secondary, Ofsted good, with an Outstanding sixth form
- East Leake Academy, secondary, Ofsted good in every area
Selling instead? See sold prices and our sales service in West Bridgford.
Questions landlords in West Bridgford ask
How much rent can I get for a two bedroom home in West Bridgford?
The average rent for a two bedroom home in the Rushcliffe council area was £901 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 West Bridgford?
With Option Estates, full management is 8% of the rent with no VAT and no set-up fee. On the average rent in the Rushcliffe council area of £1,050 a month, that is £1,008 for the first year. At 12% including VAT plus a £480 set-up fee, the first year would cost £1,992.
What rental yield can I get in West Bridgford?
Using the average rent for the Rushcliffe council area and the median sold price in West Bridgford, flats give the highest gross yield, at about 6.3%. 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 West Bridgford?
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.