Property investment stats for Knowle and Dorridge, West Midlands

• The market’s stability is underpinned by a very high share of owner-occupiers (in the 99th percentile), which can support long-term capital preservation.
• Families make up a strong majority of households (in the 70th percentile), providing a reliable base of demand for larger homes.
• The achieved price typically comes with a median discount of £10,000 (the typical achieved discount), giving buyers some room to negotiate.

• Rental yields are modest at 3.4%, and the private rented sector is small (in the 5th percentile), so buy-to-let investors may face limited tenant demand.
• The local population is older (60+ in the 87th percentile) and younger renter cohorts are scarce, which could dampen future rental growth.
• Capital growth over one year has changed by -2.2%, which may signal a period of price adjustment or plateauing.

Looking ahead, Knowle and Dorridge’s appeal to affluent families and professionals is likely to endure, thanks to its strong owner-occupier base and high degree-educated population (in the 85th percentile). However, the price-to-income ratio of 7.6 and rent-to-income ratio of 22.7% point to affordability being stretched, which could limit the pool of new entrants, especially among younger buyers or renters.

While capital growth over three years stands at 8.3% (annualised at 2.7%), the recent one-year change of -2.2% suggests investors should temper expectations for short-term price gains. Liquidity should remain reasonable, with homes taking an average of 54 days to sell and a consistent annual turnover. For investors, the area’s long-term stability and family appeal remain the main draws, but returns are likely to be steady rather than spectacular.