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Property investment stats for Codsall, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Codsall.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Codsall is a mature, owner-occupier dominated village that appeals to families and older residents. The area sees a high proportion of households aged 60 and over, sitting in the 83rd percentile, while its population of young adults is relatively low. With a price-to-income ratio of 5.6, Codsall sits within the more affordable bracket compared to many other commuter spots, and the median price per square foot currently stands at £294 per sq ft. The local market is relatively liquid, with properties taking a median of 60 days to sell and a modest £500 (the typical achieved discount) discount on asking prices.

Rental yields in Codsall are steady, with an average yield of 3.6% and a top-performing postcode district yielding 3.7%. The annual sales volume is 148, suggesting a steady, if not bustling, level of transaction activity.

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Key investment stats for Codsall

Median price per sq ft

£294 / sq ft

Average rental yield

3.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-3.1%

Sales in past year

148

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Codsall

Live prices in Codsall, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£350,000

25% of properties below...

£279,962

75% of properties below...

£498,838

Most expensive property

£1,450,000

Live listings

94

Median days on market

60

Should you invest in Codsall?

Opportunities

  • The strong owner-occupier presence and high proportion of professionals and managers (66th percentile) create a stable market for family homes.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £332,500, with corresponding rents at £1,495, offering reasonable entry points for investors targeting the family rental market.
  • The area’s low private rented sector (1st percentile) means limited competition for landlords, potentially supporting tenant demand for available rental property.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -3.1%, so short-term price appreciation is not guaranteed.
  • The older age profile and low proportion of young adults (19th percentile for ages 20-30) may limit demand for smaller rental properties or flats.
  • The rent-to-income ratio of 22.6% could pose affordability challenges for tenants, especially in the current economic climate.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Codsall’s property market appears stable but not primed for rapid growth. The annualised growth over three years is 2.2%, which reflects a slow and steady trajectory rather than dramatic swings.

Rental yields remain consistent at 3.6%, and the low volume of private rented stock suggests that landlords will continue to face limited competition. However, with a relatively high proportion of older residents and a modest inflow of younger households, the area is likely to remain dominated by family and retiree demand. Investors should expect steady, incremental returns rather than quick wins, with the local market’s stability acting as both a reassurance and a constraint.

Live properties in Codsall

Investment properties in Codsall, West Midlands

3 bedroom detached house for sale
12% below median price

£335,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Stoneleigh Gardens, Codsall, Wolver...

Properties needing refurbishment in Codsall, West Midlands
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 177 days

£335,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Step-Aside, Stretton Gardens, Codsa...

Slow to sell properties in Codsall, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
Reduced by 16%

£315,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

Poplars Drive, Codsall, Wolverhampt...

Big price drop properties in Codsall, West Midlands
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom detached house for sale
1,980 sq ft

£645,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Sandy Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton,...

Properties with planning granted in Codsall, West Midlands
Planning Granted
5 bedroom character property for sale
31% below median price

£475,000

5 bedroom character property for sale

Oaken Lanes, Codsall, WV8

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Codsall, West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
43% below median price

£108,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

Rhodes Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shr...

Auction properties in Codsall, West Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,996 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £12,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%

Best places to invest in Codsall

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1WV83.7%2.4%£293 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.