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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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £316,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£291,000
Flats3£57,000
Semi-Detached32£223,500
Terraced17£188,000

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

DY49JF

High Street

DY40AN

Wake Green Road

DY40BY

Bilston Road

DY40DF

Beverston Road

DY40SA

Dryden Close

DY40TE

Eastfield Road

DY40TJ

Swancroft Road

DY40UR

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XU

Coronation Road

DY49JD

High Street

DY49PJ

Belmont Close

DY49QR

Laburnum Road

DY49JP

High Street

DY40DW

Gospel Oak Road

DY40RZ

Sandgate Road

DY40XX

Hawthorn Road

DY40XY

Dick Sheppard Avenue

DY49LA

Batmans Hill Road

DY49LS

Allen Road

DY49RJ

Central Avenue

DY40SD

Burns Avenue

DY40UT

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XF

North Road

DY40XP

Coronation Road

DY40DB

Violet Croft

DY40BN

Alison Close

DY40DN

Gospel Oak Road

DY49LX

Wednesbury Oak Road

DY49QS

Laburnum Road

DY49RR

Central Avenue

DY49QY

Laurel Road

DY40YE

Mott Close

DY40XL

Hall Lane

WV148TW

Brierley Lane

DY40AF

Kidd Croft

DY40UL

Spring Street

DY49JA

High Street

DY49QA

Summerhill Road

DY49QF

Turner Street

DY40BW

Diane Close

DY40UW

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XH

South Road

DY49NG

Manby Street

WV148YX

Lilian Grove

DY49SD

Chestnut Avenue

DY49JU

Albert Street

DY40RX

Woodhall Close

DY40TD

Strathmore Road

DY40SP

Shelley Avenue

DY40RP

Henn Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.