WS3Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase Residential Belt

Cannock Chase Residential Belt investment guide. Average gross yield 4.9%, unknown rental demand.

4.9%avg gross yield

£209kavg sold price (618 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.9%

+4.9% vs Cannock Chase avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£209,302

high confidence (618 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£892

2-bed · 3-bed £1,152 · 5.5% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£245

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in WS3

1-bed

£675

per month

4.2% yield

2-bed

£892

per month

5.5% yield

3-bed

£1,152

per month

6.7% yield

4-bed

£1,395

per month

5.6% yield

Ownership mix

WS3 vs UK average · 28,256 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 30% socially rented (13pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

28.8%(UK 32.9%)

-4.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

25.7%(UK 29.7%)

-4.0pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

15.5%(UK 20.3%)

-4.8pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

30.0%(UK 17.1%)

+12.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in WS3

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.0%	£176,923	£1,027
Semi-detached →	6.2%	£205,519	£1,054
Detached →	4.3%	£300,000	£1,066
Flat →	10.3%	£108,972	£939

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About Cannock Chase Residential Belt (WS3, Cannock Chase)

WS3 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with solid rental yields, particularly in the 3-bedroom segment where gross yields reach 6.7%. At an average asking price of £209,302, the area offers good capital accessibility compared to major UK metropolitan markets, making it suitable for both first-time and portfolio investors.

The tenant profile is predominantly families and professional renters, with 2-bed and 3-bed properties commanding the strongest rental demand and yield performance. The consistency of yields across bedroom sizes (4.2% to 6.7%) suggests a stable, mixed rental market rather than concentration in a single property type.

Investors should note that rental demand data is currently unavailable, which limits confidence in market stability assessments. The 4-bed yield (5.6%) dips below the 3-bed performance, potentially indicating weaker demand for larger properties—a factor worth investigating before purchasing at the top end of the market.

Sold Price Trend - WS3

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-4.2% over 2 years

Flip Activity - WS3

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+56.3%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

10 mo

Flip rate

0.6%

of all sales

Recent case studies

warner road

Terraced

Bought May 25

£155k

Sold Jan 26

£245k

8 mo+55.0%*

Gross 58.1%

kirkstall crescent

Terraced

Bought Aug 24

£120k

Sold Dec 25

£195k

16 mo+51.9%*

Gross 62.5%

chestnut road

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£114k

Sold May 25

£235k

10 mo+96.4%*

Gross 106.1%

croxdene avenue

Terraced

Bought Apr 24

£107k

Sold Oct 24

£200k

7 mo+80.8%*

Gross 86.9%

lichfield road

Flat

Bought Aug 23

£63k

Sold Oct 24

£100k

14 mo+56.3%*

Gross 58.7%

goldsmith road

Terraced

Bought Nov 23

£112k

Sold Sept 24

£176k

10 mo+56.4%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - WS3

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

✓

Selective LicensingNot in effect

✓

Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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