A look at the West Midlands areas where house prices have risen the most in the past decade, with Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, and South Staffordshire seeing the biggest increases.
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00:00Sandwell has seen the biggest rise in house prices across the West Midlands with the average
00:06home now costing over £211,000. That's an increase of more than 80% in the last 10 years.
00:13The borough has seen significant development, improved transport links and growing demand
00:18from buyers looking for affordable options near Birmingham.
00:22Wolverhampton is not far behind. House prices have risen by more than 70% with the average
00:27home now valued at just over £209,000. The city's investment in new housing developments
00:34and regeneration projects has helped push up prices.
00:37Dudley has also seen an increase with house prices growing by around 70%. With its mix
00:43of urban and green spaces and attractions like the Black Country Living Museum, the
00:47borough remains popular with families and commuters.
00:51In Birmingham, house prices have climbed by nearly 66% over 10 years with the average
00:56home now costing just over £240,000. As the UK's second city continues to expand,
01:02demand for housing remains high, particularly in areas undergoing regeneration.
01:08South Staffordshire rounds up the top five with prices rising by around 65%. Known for
01:13its countryside and good transport links, the area has become increasingly attractive
01:18to those looking for a quieter lifestyle while still being within reach of Birmingham and
01:23Wolverhampton. These increases reflect wider trends in the
01:26region where growing demand, new developments and improved infrastructure have played a
01:31part in rising property values. But with affordability becoming a challenge, the question now is
01:37whether house prices will continue to climb at this rate in the years ahead.