InsightAcceptable crime levels for most investment strategies.
Deprivation (LSOA)
IMD Decile1/10
Income1/10
Education2/10
Broadband SFBB?%
Gigabit?%
Top Agents (20)
Taylors
Skitts Estate Agents, Sedgley
Hunters, Sedgley
Taylors Estate Agents, Sedgley
Barnard Marcus
📊 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
Skitts Estate Agents, Sedgley
Hunters, Sedgley
Taylors Estate Agents, Sedgley
Barnard Marcus
🎯 Investment Analysis
BRRR Viability
Target Price£120k-£160k
ARV Potential£170k-£210k
Overall GradeB (Watchlist)
HMO Viability
Room Rent£325-395/pcm
HMO Yield7-10%
Risk Factors
DeprivationHigh (20/100)
CrimeVery low (78/1k)
Coal MiningCON29M needed
Bottom Line
✅ The Upside
• Lowest crime in Dudley (78/1k — very low)
• Hillside location with good schools
• 285 transactions — active market
• Stronger price growth than DY1/DY2
• Desirable residential area for families
⚠️ The Risks
• High avg price = low yield (4.2%)
• Entry level £140k+ for decent terraces
• Sedgley/Gornal premium pricing
• High deprivation despite low crime
📊 Strategy
• Target lower-end Gornal (DY3 3DB area) not Sedgley village
• Family BTL 3-bed @ £150k = steady 5% yield
• Not ideal for high-volume BRRR — better for hold
• Good for professional tenant market
Verdict: WATCHLIST 🟡— Good family BTL area, but premium pricing hurts BRRR margins. Best for long-term holds with professional tenants.
📅 Report generated: 22 May 2026 at 01:40 BST • Data via PropertyData API