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About

Princes End is situated in the far north of the Sandwell borough, bordering Walsall. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and some post-war estates. The landscape is defined by the Tame Valley Canal, which runs through its western edge, and the open green spaces of Sheepwash Urban Park and Local Nature Reserve, which provide a contrast to the built environment.

A significant local landmark is the former Tipton Five Ways railway station, a reminder of the area's industrial past. Princes End is directly adjacent to the extensive factories and logistics parks of the Tame Valley, which influence the local economy. The ward includes the Tipton Green district and is connected by several main roads, including the A461.

Area overview

On average Princes End has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 45.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Princes End is £41,998 per year. There are 6 schools in Princes End: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Princes End is home to around 14,144 people, with a population density of about 5,431.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Princes End Population
14,144
Population density
5,431.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.79(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.51(+72%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.57(-30%)
Other theft
5.8(+2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,877
76.91%
Other White
625
4.42%
Indian
588
4.16%
Caribbean
389
2.75%
African
373
2.64%
Total population: 14,142

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,421
31.99%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,744
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,647
15.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,578
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,370
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 10,695

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,049
36.51%
Owns outright
1,334
23.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,106
19.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
593
10.57%
Other social rented
412
7.34%
Total households: 5,612

Property prices in Princes End

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £259K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £318,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£283,500£279
Semi-Detached34£237,500£287
Terraced24£200,000£238
Flats7£75,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£60,000£125,000£104,750
2017£145,500£56,748£122,000£111,250
2018£207,498£53,000£139,995£116,000
2019£229,998£39,000£149,973£124,500
2020£200,000£95,000£148,000£126,500
2021£223,000£84,500£165,000£140,000
2022£236,000£70,000£190,500£151,500
2023£323,500£113,125£200,000£180,000
2024£250,000£93,000£208,000£187,000
2025£293,500£56,000£235,000£192,500
2026£285,000£89,000£272,500£207,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£92£145£130
2017£181£114£155£139
2018£208£81£196£153
2019£219£67£171£164
2020£262£141£191£175
2021£239£132£216£170
2022£252£140£244£204
2023£296£151£260£225
2024£298£135£247£226
2025£281£73£275£253
2026£291£185£291£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes End in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Princes End ward.

Local councillors

Archer Williams

Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Princes End

Is Princes End safe?

Princes End records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Princes End?

The median sale price in Princes End is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Princes End?

Princes End has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Princes End?

Princes End scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Princes End sits around rank 5,352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Princes End?

The average household income in Princes End is around £41,998 per year, and 45% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Princes End?

Princes End is represented by 1 elected councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Princes End

WV148DJ

Cornfields Close

DY40SS

Henderson Walk

DY49JL

Richards Road

DY49QU

Fern Avenue

DY49LN

Turton Road

DY40BG

Olga Drive

WV148YX

Lilian Grove

DY40UA

Rushmere Road

DY40UQ

Solari Close

DY49HW

High Street

DY40BJ

Stead Close

DY49NB

Upper Church Lane

DY40SZ

St Marks Road

DY49NA

Upper Church Lane

DY40XE

Ocker Hill Road

DY49JX

Cobden Close

DY49LT

Richards Road

DY49RR

Central Avenue

DY40DG

Moreton Close

DY40AF

Kidd Croft

DY40XG

East Road

WV148YS

Steven Drive

DY40DA

Anne Grove

DY40DJ

Hopton Close

DY40BP

Wednesbury Oak Road

DY40ST

St Marks Road

DY49PH

Upper Church Lane

DY40EX

Toll End Road

DY49QA

Summerhill Road

DY40RU

Waring Road

DY49PW

Princes End

DY49SD

Chestnut Avenue

DY49HU

High Street

DY40SQ

Glebefields Road

DY40XP

Coronation Road

DY40UR

Ocker Hill Road

DY40DS

Gospel Oak Road

DY40AD

The Oaks

DY49NE

Lichfield Street

DY40XU

Coronation Road

DY40UP

Allcock Street

DY40DU

Christine Close

DY40TX

Ridgeway Road

DY40AS

Wake Green Road

DY49JE

High Street

DY40PG

Grace Road

DY49JF

High Street

DY49JZ

Albert Street

DY49LR

Millington Road

DY49LG

Nicholls Road

DY40UN

Ocker Hill Road

DY49HG

High Street

DY40BU

Bartlett Close

DY49JD

High Street

WV148YU

Jenny Close

DY40XD

St Marks Road

DY49LH

Turton Road

DY49QF

Turner Street

DY49NL

Lichfield Street

DY40XS

Palethorpe Road

DY40TJ

Swancroft Road

DY49LP

Attwell Road

DY40SF

John F Kennedy Walk

DY40FB

Schoolfield Close

WV148YT

Julie Croft

DY49JN

Richards Road

DY40DH

Margaret Vale

DY40RY

Mansell Road

DY40DQ

Catherton Close

DY40TR

Cranmore Close

DY40TZ

Ridgeway Road

DY40XF

North Road

DY40BT

Bilston Road

WV148YY

Sarah Close

DY49LE

Hobart Road

DY40AE

Weston Drive

DY40UJ

Spring Street

DY40TP

St Marks Road

DY40BX

Myrtle Terrace

DY40AL

Elizabeth Walk

DY40RT

Strathmore Road

DY49QD

Tozer Street

DY40AH

Irving Road

DY49LL

Turton Road

DY49JT

Albert Street

DY49SH

Locarno Road

DY49ND

Upper Church Lane

DY49LY

Brunel Drive

DY40AN

Wake Green Road

DY40BA

Leslie Drive

DY49HQ

High Street

DY49JJ

Lorne Street

DY40YA

Coronation Road

DY49JB

High Street

DY49NW

Waring Close

DY40XH

South Road

DY40TQ

Wordsworth Close

DY49QZ

Laurel Road

DY40TD

Strathmore Road

DY40UT

Ocker Hill Road