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Property investment stats for Coseley, West Midlands

A complete guide to property investment in Coseley.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Coseley sits comfortably in the West Midlands, offering a balance between affordability and growth potential. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.9, the area is accessible for both investors and local buyers. The median price per square foot of £242 per sq ft keeps entry costs reasonable, while the annual sales volume of 271 suggests a market with steady liquidity. Families are a major presence here, ranking in the 84th percentile compared to other areas in Britain, which shapes local demand and underpins stability.

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Key investment stats for Coseley

Median price per sq ft

£242 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.5%

Capital growth (1y)

1.8%

Sales in past year

271

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

Live property stats in Coseley

Live prices in Coseley, West Midlands

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£250,000

25% of properties below...

£220,000

75% of properties below...

£324,962

Most expensive property

£550,000

Live listings

144

Median days on market

39

Should you invest in Coseley?

Opportunities

  • The area boasts strong rental yields of 6.5%, making it attractive for buy-to-let investors seeking steady income.
  • Capital growth over three years of 20.4% highlights strong appreciation potential for those willing to hold property over the medium term.
  • The median achieved minus asking price of £1,700 (the typical achieved discount) means properties are typically selling below asking, offering room for negotiation and potential value buys.

Risks

  • The degree-educated and professional population sits in the lower percentiles (6th and 11th respectively), which may limit demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
  • The area has a high proportion of social rented housing (81st percentile), which could impact private rental demand and neighbourhood perception.
  • Unemployment is relatively high, sitting in the 80th percentile, which could affect both rental stability and long-term house price growth.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Coseley’s property market appears stable with a measured upside. The annualised growth over three years of 6.4% suggests the area is not just a flash in the pan but has delivered consistent gains. Liquidity remains healthy, as shown by properties spending an average of 39 days on the market, and the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house of £249,950 keeps options within reach for many buyers.

For investors, the current median asking rent for a three-bedroom house of £1,150 and a rent-to-income ratio of 27.4% point to ongoing demand and affordability. While the area’s professional and graduate base is limited, the strong presence of families and a solid rental yield should keep Coseley on the radar for those seeking balanced returns rather than breakneck growth.

Live properties in Coseley

Investment properties in Coseley, West Midlands

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
31% below median price

£140,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Dudley Road, Dudley, DY3

Priced to sell properties in Coseley, West Midlands
Priced to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£225,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Beddow Avenue, Bilston

Slow to sell properties in Coseley, West Midlands
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 13%

£195,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Rifle Street, COSELEY, WV14 9HG

Big price drop properties in Coseley, West Midlands
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom terraced house for sale
26% below median price

£190,000 - Offers in Region of

3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Dudley Road, Sedgley, DY3

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Coseley, West Midlands
Low Price per Sq Ft
1 bedroom apartment for sale
32% below median price

£85,000 - Guide Price

1 bedroom apartment for sale

High Holborn., Dudley

Auction properties in Coseley, West Midlands
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Buyers should not expect big bargains — discounts are marginal.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £1,700

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £8,488 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £14,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.8%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.2%

Best places to invest in Coseley

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1DY46.4%6.8%£232 / sq ft
2WV146.2%4.3%£222 / sq ft
3DY15.7%3.5%£229 / sq ft
4DY34.8%2.9%£263 / 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.