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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 average crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 45.3% 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
45.3%
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

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £258K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £318,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£277,000£279
Semi-Detached37£230,000£288
Terraced26£200,000£238
Flats9£94,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£60,000£125,000£104,750
2017£145,500£56,748£122,000£111,250
2018£207,498£53,000£139,995£116,000
2019£229,998£39,000£149,973£124,500
2020£200,000£95,000£148,000£126,500
2021£223,000£84,500£165,000£140,000
2022£236,000£70,000£190,500£151,500
2023£323,500£113,125£200,000£180,000
2024£250,000£93,000£208,000£187,000
2025£293,500£56,000£232,000£192,500
2026£252,000£98,875£270,000£207,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£92£145£130
2017£181£114£155£139
2018£208£81£196£153
2019£219£67£171£164
2020£262£141£191£175
2021£239£132£216£170
2022£252£140£244£204
2023£296£151£260£225
2024£298£135£247£226
2025£281£73£275£253
2026£291£185£291£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Princes End ward.

Local councillors

Archer Williams

Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party