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Princes End

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About

Princes End is a residential ward located in the northern part of Sandwell, West Midlands. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with some smaller industrial units scattered throughout. It borders Tipton and Dudley, providing easy access to nearby towns and transport links. The ward includes local amenities such as schools, parks, and community centers, catering to everyday needs.

The area has a mix of green spaces, including Victoria Park, which offers recreational facilities. Princes End is close to the Birmingham New Main Line canal, adding a historical element to the surroundings. The ward has seen some regeneration efforts in recent years, focusing on housing and infrastructure improvements. Its location provides straightforward connections to larger centers like Birmingham and Wolverhampton.

Area overview

On average Princes End has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 45.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Princes End is £35,511 per year. There are 6 schools in Princes End: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

111

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

45.5%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Princes End Population

14,144

Population density

5,431.4 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £335,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£313,000	£256,250	£283,750	£326,500	£333,750
Flats	6	£54,000	£36,500	£50,500	£83,750	£120,750
Semi-Detached	38	£228,500	£132,700	£190,000	£258,750	£284,700
Terraced	11	£190,000	£160,000	£177,500	£201,250	£220,000

10 years price trend in Princes End

All postcodes in Princes End

DY40XF

North Road

DY49JF

High Street

DY49LJ

Adams Close

DY49LN

Attwell Road

DY49QW

Laburnum Road

DY40AN

Oak Close

DY40BY

Princes End & Willingsworth

DY40DF

Beverston Road

DY40SA

Dryden Close

DY40TE

Eastfield Road

DY40TJ

St Mark's Road

DY40UR

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XU

Coronation Road

DY49JD

Elizabeth Walk

DY49JP

High Street

DY49PJ

Belmont Close

DY49QR

Laburnum Road

DY40DW

Gospel Oak Road

DY40RZ

Rushmere Road

DY40UT

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XX

Hawthorn Road

DY40XY

Dick Sheppard Avenue

DY49LA

Batmans Hill Road

DY49LS

Allen Road

DY49RJ

Central Avenue

DY40BN

Alison Close

DY40DN

Gospel Oak Road

DY40XL

Hall Lane

DY40YE

Mott Close

DY49LX

Wednesbury Oak Road

DY49QS

Laburnum Road

DY49QY

Laurel Road

DY49RR

Central Avenue

WV148TW

Brierley Lane

DY49QA

Summerhill Road

DY40UL

Spring Street

DY40AF

Kidd Croft

DY49JA

High Street

DY49QF

Turner Street

DY40BW

Diane Close

DY40UW

Gospel Oak Road

DY40XH

South Road

DY49JU

Albert Street

DY49NG

Manby Street

DY49SD

Chestnut Avenue

WV148YX

Lilian Grove

DY40RP

Henn Street

DY40RX

Woodhall Close

DY40SP

Shelley Avenue

DY40TD

St Mark's Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail