WV4Dudley

Wolverhampton & Dudley Suburbs

Wolverhampton & Dudley Suburbs investment guide. Average gross yield 4.5%, unknown rental demand.

4.5%avg gross yield

£245kavg sold price (360 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.5%

-4.0% vs Dudley avg (8.5%)

Average Asking Price

£245,000

high confidence (360 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£941

2-bed · 3-bed £1,164 · 5.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£249

City avg £179/sqft · 70 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in WV4

1-bed

£935

per month

6.8% yield

2-bed

£941

per month

5.6% yield

3-bed

£1,164

per month

5.6% yield

4-bed

£1,576

per month

6.4% yield

Ownership mix

WV4 vs UK average · 24,573 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 16% privately rented (btl) (5pp lower than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

36.8%(UK 32.9%)

+3.9pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

29.0%(UK 29.7%)

-0.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

15.6%(UK 20.3%)

-4.7pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

18.6%(UK 17.1%)

+1.5pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in WV4

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.5%	£202,321	£1,090
Semi-detached →	5.6%	£241,672	£1,130
Detached →	4.1%	£332,500	£1,137
Flat →	10.7%	£101,500	£909

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About Wolverhampton & Dudley Suburbs (WV4, Dudley)

WV4 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with solid gross yields around 4.5%. The area's modest average asking price of £245,000 provides accessible investment opportunities for both new and experienced portfolios, with reasonable rental returns across multiple property types.

The tenant mix appears diverse, with lettings spanning 1-4 bedroom properties. One-bedroom units command the highest yields at 6.8%, whilst larger family homes (3-4 beds) achieve competitive returns of 5.6-6.4%, suggesting appeal to both professional singles and households.

Key considerations include limited rental demand data, making it important to conduct local market research before committing capital. Investors should thoroughly assess local market dynamics, vacancy rates, and tenant quality independently, as broader economic conditions affecting the Black Country region may impact long-term performance.

Sold Price Trend - WV4

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-5.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - WV4

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

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+26.8%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

13 mo

Flip rate

0.6%

of all sales

Recent case studies

rutland avenue

Semi

Bought Mar 24

£156k

Sold Feb 25

£220k

12 mo+30.5%*

Gross 41.0%

regent road

Semi

Bought Dec 23

£210k

Sold Feb 25

£272k

14 mo+23.2%*

Gross 29.5%

butts road

Semi

Bought Mar 24

£152k

Sold Jan 25

£275k

11 mo+70.8%*

Gross 80.9%

wynchcombe avenue

Terraced

Bought Sept 23

£192k

Sold Oct 24

£232k

14 mo+17.1%*

Gross 20.8%

* 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 - WV4

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.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Dudley. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

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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