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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

DY49JH

Queen Street

DY49PJ

Belmont Close

DY40SR

Chaucer Avenue

DY49NJ

Lichfield Street

DY49QP

Laburnum Road

DY49JQ

Parkes Fold

DY40BW

Diane Close

DY40BD

Wednesbury Oak Road

DY40XQ

North Road

DY49QG

Salter Road

DY40TU

Ridgeway Road

DY40AQ

Ruth Close

DY40YB

Waen Close

DY40XR

Dick Sheppard Avenue

DY49NN

Henn Drive

DY40RR

Stokes Avenue

DY40RZ

Sandgate Road

DY40BY

Bilston Road

DY40AG

Sefton Grove

DY40XB

St Marks Road

DY49RY

Central Avenue

DY40XX

Hawthorn Road

DY40SB

Burns Avenue

DY49QX

Laurel Road

DY49HP

High Street

DY40AP

Wells Close

DY40TE

Eastfield Road

DY49NH

Fereday Street

DY49RJ

Central Avenue

DY40AJ

Andrew Road

DY40AR

Greenacre Road

DY40SH

Glebefields Road

DY40SJ

Kipling Close

DY49LB

Batmans Hill Road

DY49HX

High Street

DY40XY

Dick Sheppard Avenue

DY40AU

Haden Road

DY40YE

Mott Close

DY40SD

Burns Avenue

DY49JS

Albert Street

DY40BE

Farmer Way

DY40BL

Farmer Way

DY40UW

Ocker Hill Road

WV148UA

Purdy Road

DY49PB

St Johns Road

DY40AX

Elizabeth Walk

DY40SL

St Marks Road

DY40AT

Carver Court

DY40SX

Sandgate Road

DY49JA

High Street

Data Sources

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