InsightAcceptable crime levels for most investment strategies.
Deprivation (LSOA)
IMD Decile1/10
Income1/10
Education2/10
Broadband SFBB?%
Gigabit?%
Top Agents (20)
Taylors
G & T Properties
Connells, B'ham West - Dudley
Barnard Marcus
Taylors Estate Agents, Brierley Hill
📊 PropAI Intelligence
Crime Breakdown (PropAI)
Violence and sexual offences477 incidents
Public order130 incidents
Anti-social behaviour89 incidents
Other theft86 incidents
Criminal damage and arson74 incidents
InsightAcceptable crime levels for most investment strategies.
Deprivation (LSOA)
IMD Decile1/10
Income1/10
Education2/10
Broadband?% SFBB / ?% Gigabit
Top Agents (20)
Taylors
G & T Properties
Connells, B'ham West - Dudley
Barnard Marcus
Taylors Estate Agents, Brierley Hill
🎯 Investment Analysis
BRRR Viability
Target Price£100k-£150k
ARV Potential£160k-£200k
Refurb Budget£15k-£30k
Equity Left In£10k-£25k
Overall GradeA (Strong Buy)
HMO Viability
Room Rent Potential£325-400/pcm
HMO Yield Est.8-11%
LicensingDudley — Additional HMO
Family DemandStrong (schools nearby)
Risk Factors
DeprivationModerate
CrimeLow — best in DY
Coal MiningCON29M recommended
Flood RiskLow
🎯 Investment Verdict — DY2
Bottom Line
✅ The Upside
• Lowest crime in Dudley borough (112/1k — LOW)
• Affordable entry: £150k gets you a solid terrace
• 247 transactions — liquid market
• Family-oriented area with good schools
• Netherton is established residential, not town centre
• BRRR sub-£150k yields 5.5-7%
⚠️ The Risks
• Deprivation 27/100 — some tenant quality concerns
• Avg price £230k pushes overall yield to 4.6%
• Street-level selection matters — some streets better
• Coal mining risk adds conveyancing cost
• Limited student/young professional demand
📊 Strategy
• Top BRRR target in Dudley — Ivanhoe St £150k 3-bed ✅
• Target sub-£150k terraces near Netherton CofE school
• BTL 2-bed terrace @ £110k = 7%+ yield
• Avoid flats — go for pre-1919 terraces with character
• Hold for 3-5yr capital growth + rental income
Verdict: STRONG BUY 🟢— Best BRRR candidate in Dudley. Low crime, affordable entry, good schools, liquid market. Netherton is the pick of the DY postcodes.
📅 Report generated: 22 May 2026 at 01:30 BST • Data via PropertyData API • Population/Income via ONS