WS1Walsall

Central Walsall & Town Centre

Central Walsall & Town Centre investment guide. Average gross yield 4.6%, unknown rental demand.

4.6%avg gross yield

£170kavg sold price (199 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.6%

-0.5% vs Walsall avg (5.1%)

Average Asking Price

£170,000

high confidence (199 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£860

2-bed · 3-bed £1,060 · 7.5% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£193

City avg £204/sqft · 11 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in WS1

1-bed

£673

per month

5.6% yield

2-bed

£860

per month

7.5% yield

3-bed

£1,060

per month

7.2% yield

4-bed

£1,567

per month

6.7% yield

Ownership mix

WS1 vs UK average · 16,498 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 27% socially rented (10pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

25.6%(UK 32.9%)

-7.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

21.9%(UK 29.7%)

-7.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

25.9%(UK 20.3%)

+5.6pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

26.6%(UK 17.1%)

+9.5pp vs UK

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

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in WS1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.8%	£163,000	£1,054
Semi-detached →	5.0%	£268,500	£1,129
Detached →	3.3%	£436,312	£1,185
Flat →	9.0%	£110,000	£828

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About Central Walsall & Town Centre (WS1, Walsall)

WS1 attracts property investors seeking affordable entry points with solid gross yields of 4.6%. The sub-£170,000 average asking price offers relatively low capital requirements compared to UK regional averages, making it accessible for both first-time and portfolio investors.

The rental market here caters to diverse tenants, with particularly strong yields on 2-bedroom properties (7.5%) suggesting demand for family rentals and young professionals. Single-bedroom units also perform well at 5.6% gross yield, indicating appeal to key workers and students, though overall rental demand data remains limited.

Investors should exercise caution regarding market intelligence, as rental demand specifics are not well-documented for this postcode. Property condition, local regeneration initiatives, and demand stability should be thoroughly investigated before purchase, as yields alone don't guarantee consistent occupancy or capital appreciation.

Sold Price Trend - WS1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+0.2% over 2 years

Flip Activity - WS1

Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months

No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in WS1 over the last 24 months.

Planning & Licensing - WS1

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 Walsall. 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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