DY5 in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, has demonstrated consistent price growth at 4.2% annually over five years, with rental yields expanding faster at 5.8% per year. The postcode ranks in the 94th percentile nationally for trajectory, scoring 60.6 out of 100, indicating stronger underlying fundamentals than the vast majority of UK districts. Early-stage gentrification characteristics suggest the area remains in initial phases of structural change. Population expansion of 0.6% over five years reflects modest but steady residential demand. These metrics indicate a district with rental resilience outpacing capital appreciation, typical of maturing regeneration zones where investor appetite is building ahead of widespread price inflation.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 3.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Brierley Hill · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
Brierley Hill (DY5) common questions
Is Brierley Hill up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Brierley Hill (DY5) as Early. Its trajectory score is 59/100 (Strong), in the top 10% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Brierley Hill safe?
Brierley Hill has a safety score of 46/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Brierley Hill?
The average property price in Brierley Hill (DY5) is £231k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Brierley Hill?
The median monthly rent in Brierley Hill (DY5) is £841 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Brierley Hill?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Stafford (ST18), Stafford (ST16), Stafford (ST17), Droitwich (WR9), Gloucester (GL3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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