Property Data OutlookSouth Staffordshire
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for South Staffordshire
Key indicators for buyers
The South Staffordshire market looks favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 9.4x in 2022 to 7.2x today. Rising rents (£941/mo, +6.3%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in South Staffordshire costs 7.2x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 9.4x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in South Staffordshire is £941, up 6.3% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average South Staffordshire price of £290,719 with a 25% deposit (£73k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,147 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,147) are £206 more than renting (£941). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £73k — it would take around 13 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
3, REDWING DRIVE WS12 4TH | Detached | £338,500 | 23 Jan 2026 |
11, BLUNDIES LANE, ENVILLE DY7 5HU | Detached | £490,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
4, THE GREYHOUND, WOMBOURNE ROAD, SWINDON DY3 4NF | Flat/Maisonette | £153,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
1, CHERRY TREE GARDENS, CODSALL WV8 1NN | Semi-detached | £215,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
32, PARK ROAD, FEATHERSTONE WV10 7HS | Semi-detached | £122,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
82, BIRCHES ROAD, CODSALL WV8 2JR | Detached | £305,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
6, CHETWYND CLOSE, PENKRIDGE ST19 5SU |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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