# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (DY5 3UD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 WOBURN DRIVE, BRIERLEY HILL, AMBLECOTE, WEST MIDLANDS DY5 3UD | | Price | £169,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £162,500 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 28/11/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £307/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £235 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - E (£10) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9370-2501-3290-2422-0215) ## Description Located within this quiet cul-de-sac in a popular Lakeside address this two bedroom first floor maisonette offers the opportunity to acquire the perfect modern home for first time buyers and investors alike. In brief the property comprise of downstairs entry, first floor hallway, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, family bathroom, lounge diner and a private rear garden. This property is a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and well-located home close to local amenities, shops and schools. **The Front Of The Property** - There is a fronted lawn, path providing side access to garden and a double glazed door to entry. **Entry** - With a double glazed door leading from the front of the property, stairs to first floor hallway and a central heating radiator. **Hallway (1st Floor)** - With stairs leading from the entry, doors to various rooms, two double built in storage cupboards, loft access and a double glazed window to side. **Lounge/Diner** - 4.6m x 3.1m (15'1" x 10'2") - With a door leading from the entrance hall, double glazed window to rear and a central heating radiator. **Kitchen** - 2.2m x 3.3m (7'2" x 10'9" ) - With a door leading from the hallway, a range of modern wall and base units, sink drainer, breakfast bar, gas hob with stainless steel cooker hood above, oven, integrated dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to rear and a central heating radiator. **Bathroom** - 1.7m x 1.9m (5'6" x 6'2") - With a door leading from the hallway, shower over bath, shower screen, W/C, hand wash basin, tiled splashback, double glazed window to rear and a central heating radiator. **Bedroom Two** - 3.6m x 3.2m (11'9" x 10'5") - With a door leading from the hallway, built in storage cupboard, double glazed window to front and a central heating radiator. **Bedroom One** - 3.8m x 3.2m (12'5" x 10'5") - With a door leading from the entrance hall, double glazed window to front and a central heating radiator. **Garden** - With side access leading from the front of the property, stairs leading to gated access, rear lawn and patio area. Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. We outsource the initial checks to a partner supplier Coadjute who will contact you once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £45+VAT per buyer and this is a non-refundable fee. These charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid and the checks completed in advance of the office issuing a memorandum of sale on the property you would like to buy. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732223) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732225) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732226) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732230) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732237) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732242) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732244) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732247) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732249) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/162375485/732266) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/162375485/732268) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/162375485/732271) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1740415 - **Address:** 17 Woburn Drive, Brierley Hill, DY5 3UD - **Certificate Issued:** 31/05/2004 - **Work Completed:** 30/04/2004 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £162,500 | 25/02/2026 | Flat | | 17 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £140,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 KIRKSTONE COURT, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3SF | £138,000 | 18/11/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 18 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £101,500 | 29/06/2023 | Flat | | 40 KIRKSTONE COURT, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3SF | £120,000 | 06/06/2023 | Flat | | 23 ROSEMOOR DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3NS | £125,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 35 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £270,000 | 03/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 34 KIRKSTONE COURT, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3SF | £120,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | 31 WOODCOMBE CLOSE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3PQ | £147,200 | 29/09/2022 | Flat | | 43 LAKESIDE COURT, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3RQ | £100,000 | 23/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 15 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £118,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 29 LAKESIDE COURT, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3RQ | £94,000 | 05/08/2022 | Flat | | 49 LAKESIDE COURT, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3RQ | £128,000 | 23/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 2 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £370,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £188,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 11 WOBURN DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3UD | £134,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat | | 24 ROSEMOOR DRIVE, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3NS | £120,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat | | 20 KIRKSTONE COURT, AMBLECOTE, BRIERLEY HILL, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY5 3SF | £115,000 | 28/10/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £196,917 (6 sales) **Area average:** £120,720 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £94,577 (13 Flat, DY5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +79.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dudley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £764/mo - **Realistic:** £849/mo - **Optimistic:** £934/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Mid Staffs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, King William Street, DY8 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, King William Street, DY8 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Amblecote, DY8 | £1,095/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Richmond Gardens, DY8 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Penthouse, Stourbridge, DY8 | £865/mo | 2 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £892/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £71/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,655/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.5% - **10y growth:** -1.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Dudley; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.2% - **5y growth (index):** 10.2% - **10y growth (index):** 45.4% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 2 - **Risk:** In flood risk area - **Source:** Environment Agency Flood Risk Areas (APSFR) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)