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Princes End

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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

DY49QT

Chestnut Avenue

DY49PT

Alma Avenue

DY40DP

Ocker Hill Road

DY49PL

Belmont Close

DY49LW

Turton Road

DY40BF

Norman Drive

DY40FA

Henn Street

DY40SY

St Marks Road

DY40BH

Jackson Close

DY40DN

Gospel Oak Road

DY40XL

Hall Lane

DY40TW

Field Road

WV148TW

Brierley Lane

DY40XN

Hall Lane

DY40PL

Grace Road

DY49QQ

Salter Road

DY49JW

Greensill Avenue

DY49NP

Kerr Drive

DY40DR

Gospel Oak Road

DY40BB

Graham Close

DY40AY

Oak Close

DY40DT

Dawn Drive

DY49QN

Ivy Road

DY49PS

Moat Road

DY40XW

Hall Lane

DY49PY

Upper Church Lane

DY40TT

Kingsbury Road

DY40WE

Bolton Rise

DY49JU

Albert Street

WV148UB

Purdy Road

DY49NQ

Manby Street

DY49QR

Laburnum Road

DY40XZ

Hall Lane

DY40TF

Eastfield Road

DY40DB

Violet Croft

DY40WF

Arthur Jones Close

DY40SG

Glebefields Road

DY40SA

Dryden Close

DY49PR

Moat Road

DY49JY

Albert Street

WV148NR

Hyett Way

DY40BQ

Wooding Crescent

WV148DH

Brierley Lane

DY49QW

Laburnum Road

DY49PG

Warren Close

DY40RX

Woodhall Close

DY49QB

Hickman Road

DY40BS

Wednesbury Oak Road

DY40TH

Shakespeare Road

DY40SP

Shelley Avenue

DY49SE

Chestnut Avenue

DY40XT

Windsor Road

DY49PX

Upper Church Lane

DY40AW

Andrew Road

WV148TQ

Batmans Hill Road

DY40BZ

Bilston Road

DY49LJ

Adams Close

DY40DW

Gospel Oak Road

DY49LS

Allen Road

DY40UL

Spring Street

DY40DE

Beverston Road

DY49LZ

Hobart Road

DY49DP

Princes End

DY40TY

Wythwood Grove

DY49LA

Batmans Hill Road

DY49NF

Churchfield Avenue

DY49PZ

St Johns Road

WV148DN

Star Foundry Drive

DY40SU

St Marks Road

DY40DF

Beverston Road

DY49LU

Richards Road

DY40AZ

Elizabeth Walk

DY40RS

Kingsway Avenue

DY49DR

Parkes Lane

DY40TN

Field Road

DY40TS

Mayhurst Close

DY40TG

Wordsworth Close

DY49NS

Offlow Mews

DY49JP

High Street

DY49QL

Ivy Road

DY49QE

St Johns Road

DY49LX

Wednesbury Oak Road

DY49QS

Laburnum Road

DY40XJ

West Road

DY49JG

Parkes Lane

DY49QY

Laurel Road

DY40US

Spring Street

DY49QH

Salter Road

DY40RP

Henn Street

DY49JR

High Street

DY40TB

Ridgeway Road

DY40SE

Churchill Walk

DY40SN

St Mark's Road

DY40AA

Gospel Oak Road

DY49PQ

Warren Close

DY40TA

Swann Walk

DY40TL

Swancroft Road

DY49NG

Manby Street

DY49HT

High Street

DY40BN

Alison Close

Data Sources

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