Property investment stats for Dudley (Dudley), West Midlands

• Investors can benefit from strong rental yields of 5.8%, with the top postcode district achieving 5.9%.
• The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.4 and affordable median price per square foot of £226 per sq ft make Dudley accessible for new entrants and those seeking value.
• A high proportion of families and a student population in the upper percentiles support stable rental demand across multiple tenant groups.

• The unemployment rate is in the 94th percentile, which could impact tenant reliability and local spending power.
• The area has low proportions of degree-educated residents and professionals (both in the 11th percentile), which may limit long-term upward pressure on values and rents.
• A high level of social rented housing in the 88th percentile could temper capital appreciation prospects and create competition for private landlords.

Dudley's property market is likely to remain stable over the next year, given the combination of steady capital growth of 2.1% and annualised growth of 5.4%. Affordability is likely to continue drawing both investors and tenants, as reflected in the low price-to-income and rent-to-income ratios of 4.4 and 22.9%.

Rental yields should remain attractive, especially in the best-performing districts, and demand from families and students is expected to underpin occupancy. Liquidity looks reasonable, with properties taking a median of 66 days to sell and annual sales at 460. While high unemployment and a large social rented sector present headwinds, the fundamentals suggest Dudley will continue to offer solid, if unspectacular, returns for disciplined investors.