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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 moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.4% 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
45.4%
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

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £309,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£283,500£2,999
Flats7£75,000£1,794
Semi-Detached32£230,000£3,063
Terraced27£188,000£2,648

10 years median price trend in Princes End

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.

All postcodes in 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.