Property investment stats for Hollywood, West Midlands
A complete guide to property investment in Hollywood.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Investment summary
Hollywood offers a steady and mature residential market, with a strong presence of owner-occupiers – in fact, the area is in the 90th percentile for owner-occupied housing. The local population skews older, as reflected by the 90th percentile for residents aged 60 and above, while the number of younger adults is notably low. Despite this, there is evidence of consistent price growth, with capital growth of 2.7% over the past year and annualised growth of 3.7%. Properties tend to sell quickly, spending just 30 days on the market on average, and the median discount to asking price is modest at £1,000 (the typical achieved discount).
Affordability is reasonable for the region, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.4, and the typical three-bedroom house is currently being marketed at £407,500.
Key investment stats for Hollywood
Median price per sq ft
£357 / sq ft
Average rental yield
-
Capital growth (1y)
2.7%
Sales in past year
87
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live property stats in Hollywood
Live prices in Hollywood, West Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Properties for sale
Median price
£465,000
25% of properties below...
£350,000
75% of properties below...
£650,000
Most expensive property
£1,500,000
Live listings
69
Median days on market
30
Should you invest in Hollywood?
Opportunities
- The area has shown capital growth of 2.7% in the past year and a three-year growth of 11.6%, suggesting resilience and steady demand.
- Liquidity is strong, with homes selling in just 30 days on average, which can be attractive for investors seeking quick transactions.
- With a median asking rent for a two-bedroom flat of £788, there is potential for stable rental income, albeit in a market with a very low proportion of private renters.
Risks
- The private rented sector is extremely small, in the 1st percentile nationally, which limits the tenant pool for buy-to-let investors.
- The local demographic is heavily weighted towards older residents, potentially reducing future demand from younger renters or buyers.
- Annual sales are relatively modest at 87, so investors may face limited stock and competition for suitable properties.
Outlook
Looking ahead, Hollywood appears set to maintain its stable and mature character. The combination of steady annualised growth of 3.7% and consistently short 30 days suggests ongoing demand, particularly among families and older buyers.
Affordability metrics remain within reach, and the area’s strong owner-occupier base should help underpin values even if broader market conditions fluctuate. However, the limited presence of private renters means that yield-focused investors may find better opportunities elsewhere. For those seeking slow and steady capital appreciation, Hollywood is likely to deliver more of the same over the next year.
Property market trends in Hollywood
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Live properties in Hollywood
Investment properties in Hollywood, West Midlands
£215,000 - Offers in Region of
2 bedroom retirement property for sale
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£350,000 - Offers Over
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
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£400,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Alcester Road, Hollywood
Achieved vs asking prices
Key takeaway: Seller's market
Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.
Headline stats
• Median discount: £1,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,300 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 0.4%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.8%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.6%
Best places to invest in Hollywood
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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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.