DY522 May 2026🟢 BUY — #1 pick in Dudley, highest liquidity
DY5 ⭐
Brierley Hill — West Midlands
📍 Postcode District • 318 recent transactions • Population 42,225
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🟢 BUY — #1 pick in Dudley, highest liquidity
Average price £228,666 • 4.7% gross yield • Low crime • Most liquid market
£228,666
Avg House Price
£700/pcm
Avg Rent (2-bed)
4.7%
Gross Yield
318
Transactions
💰 Price Analysis
Property Prices
Average Price£228,666
80% Range£135k — £340k
Entry Terrace£110k-£150k
Transactions318 — most in DY
Rental & Yield
Avg Rent (2-bed)£675-775/pcm
Gross Yield4.7%
Yield (sub-£150k)5.5-7%
DemandHigh (7/10)
📈 Market Health
Growth Trends
1 Year+4% (est.)
5 Year+18-22%
Crime & Safety
Crime Rate/1k116
CategoryLow crime
12-month4,893 crimes
NoteHigh shoplifting (Merry Hill retail)
🏫 Local Amenities
Schools
Thorns Collegiate AcademySecondary
Quarry Bank PrimaryPrimary
Withymoor PrimaryPrimary
Thorns PrimaryPrimary
Demographics
Population42,225
Deprivation24/100
Key AssetMerry Hill Shopping Centre
📊 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, Stourbridge
PTN Estates
Hunters - Stourbridge
📊 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, Stourbridge
PTN Estates
Hunters - Stourbridge
🎯 Investment Analysis
BRRR Viability
Target Price£100k-£150k
ARV£155k-£200k
GradeA (Strong Buy)
HMO Viability
Room Rent£325-400/pcm
HMO Yield8-11%
Risk Factors
CrimeLow (116/1k)
FloodLow
CoalCON29M needed
Bottom Line
✅ The Upside
• Most liquid market in Dudley (318 txns)
• Lowest avg price in DY (£228k)
• Merry Hill = jobs + footfall + retail demand
• Low crime with good amenities
• Strong rental demand from retail workers
• Best blend of price + liquidity + yield
⚠️ The Risks
• Shop theft skews crime stats (785 shoplifting)
• Deprivation 24/100 — tenant screening needed
• Merry Hill area can be busy/noisy
• Coal mining risk adds cost
📊 Strategy
• #1 BRRR target: buy £120k, refurb £20k, value £175k
• Focus on streets off Merry Hill, not on it
• Family BTL near Withymoor Primary
• HMO near retail park for worker lets
• Best all-rounder in Dudley portfolio
Verdict: STRONG BUY 🟢— #1 pick in Dudley. Lowest avg price, most transactions, solid yields, good location. Brierley Hill is the portfolio anchor.