A complete guide to property investment in Kingswinford.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Kingswinford is a settled, family-oriented area with a strong owner-occupier presence, placing it in the 89th percentile for this type of tenure. Homes here tend to sell briskly, with properties spending a median of 37 days on the market, and buyers typically negotiate a £4,000 (the typical achieved discount). The area’s price-to-income ratio at 5.0 suggests an accessible market for local earners, while the rent-to-income ratio of 22.1% keeps things manageable for tenants as well. Investors will note the three-year capital growth of 11.8%, with an annualised figure of 3.8%, pointing to steady, if unspectacular, appreciation.
Rental demand is underpinned by a predominantly older population (in the 78th percentile for over-60s) and a strong family presence, with families and couples both above the national median. The private rented sector is notably small (10th percentile), giving landlords a potential edge in a less saturated market.
Median price per sq ft
£285 / sq ft
Average rental yield
4.9%
Capital growth (1y)
2.3%
Sales in past year
634
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Kingswinford, West Midlands
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£275,000
25% of properties below...
£220,000
75% of properties below...
£325,000
Most expensive property
£1,650,000
Live listings
349
Median days on market
37
Looking ahead, Kingswinford’s property market appears stable, with a strong owner-occupier base and a family-friendly demographic profile. The steady three-year capital growth of 11.8% (annualised at 3.8%) points to a market that rewards patience rather than speculation.
Rental yields, particularly in the top postcode district at 5.4%, should continue to appeal to investors seeking reliable income. While the limited size of the private rented sector could cap rental growth, it also means less competition for landlords. Overall, I see Kingswinford as a solid choice for long-term investors who value stability, reasonable affordability, and a dependable sales market.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Kingswinford, West Midlands
£220,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Swiss Drive, Stourbridge
£325,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Balfour Road, Kingswinford, West Mi...
£280,000 - Offers in Region of
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Newfield Drive, Kingswinford
£60,000
1 bedroom flat for sale
KINGSWINFORD, Larch House, High Str...
£165,000 - Guide Price
1 bedroom bungalow for sale
Ragees Road, Kingswinford, West Mid...
Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.
• Median discount: £4,000
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £9,000 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £15,000 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.7%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.2%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
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.