DY822 May 2026🟡 WATCHLIST — Premium area, best for family BTL
DY8
Stourbridge — West Midlands
📍 Postcode District • 516 transactions • Population 50,205
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🟡 WATCHLIST — Premium area, best for family BTL
Average price £283,685 • 4.3% gross yield • Very low crime • Most liquid in DY
£283,685
Avg Price
£775/pcm
Avg Rent (2-bed)
4.3%
Gross Yield
516
Transactions
💰 Price Analysis
Property Prices
Average£283,685
80% Range£170k — £489k
Entry Terrace£150k-£200k
Transactions516 — most liquid in DY
Rental & Yield
Avg Rent£700-850/pcm
Gross Yield4.3%
DemandMedium (6/10)
📈 Market Health
Crime & Safety
Rate/1k67 — Very low
12-month3,364 crimes
Schools
Redhill SchoolSecondary
Old Swinford HospitalSecondary (prestigious)
Greenfield PrimaryPrimary
St Joseph's RC PrimaryPrimary
📊 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
Hunters - Stourbridge
Lex Allan
Connells, Stourbridge
Ian Perks Estate Agents, 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
Hunters - Stourbridge
Lex Allan
Connells, Stourbridge
Ian Perks Estate Agents, Stourbridge
🎯 Investment Analysis
BRRR Viability
Target Price£150k-£190k
ARV£200k-£250k
GradeB (Watchlist)
Risk Factors
Deprivation16/100 (least deprived in DY)
Health Index46/100 (best in DY)
Crime67/1k — Very low
Bottom Line
✅ The Upside
• Most liquid market in DY (516 txns)
• Very low crime (67/1k)
• Lowest deprivation in DY
• Old Swinford Hospital — prestigious school
• Strong rental demand from professionals
⚠️ The Risks
• Premium pricing — harder BRRR margins
• Entry at £170k for decent terrace
• Yield capped at 4.3% avg
• Competition from owner-occupiers
📊 Strategy
• Family BTL near good schools
• Target lower end of Stourbridge (Lye border)
• Best for long-term hold with professional tenants
• Lower void risk due to high desirability
Verdict: WATCHLIST 🟡— Best area to live in DY, but yields are tight. Good for professional BTL, less ideal for BRRR.