Summary - THE OLD SCHOOL, 73, DUDLEY ROAD WV2 3BY
1 bed 1 bath Commercial Development
Large freehold plot for redevelopment near Wolverhampton city centre.
Approximately 14,823 sq ft gross internal area
A substantial former Victorian school offering c.14,823 sq ft of adaptable space on roughly 0.7 acres, positioned under 1 km from Wolverhampton city centre. The locally listed red-brick building retains character features — large arched windows and pitched tiled roofs — presenting strong scope for conversion into residential, community or commercial uses subject to planning.
The site is freehold and benefits from off-street tarmac parking and an adjoining area of woodland, but several trees are covered by Tree Preservation Orders which will affect landscape change. Services appear connected (electricity, water, drainage, telecoms), though none have been tested; the property has been vacant for years and requires significant refurbishment throughout, including replacement of single glazed windows and repair of internal fabric.
No planning permission is currently granted, however the site sits within the emerging Wolverhampton Local Plan Core Regeneration Area which supports redevelopment and mixed uses. Buyers should note the building’s locally listed status — this will complicate alterations and could restrict demolition or detailed change.
Practical positives include excellent public transport links (bus stop c.20m away, good rail and tram connections via the city centre) and strong development scale for an urban infill plot. Material drawbacks are clear: high local crime levels, very deprived surrounding area, prolonged vacancy, and significant repair and statutory consents required before reuse.
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