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Tipton

England / West Midlands / Sandwell / Tipton

About

Tipton is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, West Midlands. Located near Dudley and Wolverhampton, it is part of the Black Country, known for its industrial heritage. The area features a mix of residential housing, local shops, and green spaces like Victoria Park. Tipton’s canals, including the Birmingham Main Line, reflect its historical ties to the Industrial Revolution.

The town has good transport links, with Tipton Railway Station providing connections to Birmingham and beyond. Local amenities include schools, community centers, and leisure facilities. Tipton’s economy has shifted from heavy industry to smaller businesses and retail. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with events and markets held regularly. Its location makes it a practical choice for commuters working in nearby cities.

Area overview

On average Tipton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tipton is £35,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Tipton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tipton Population
10,722
Population density
5,246.1 per km²

Demographics

British
5,913
55.17%
Indian
1,086
10.13%
Pakistani
856
7.99%
Bangladeshi
731
6.82%
Other White
547
5.1%
Total population: 10,718

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,087
25.41%
Owns outright
982
22.95%
Social rents from council
974
22.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
675
15.78%
Other social rented
390
9.12%
Total households: 4,278

Property prices in Tipton

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 in Tipton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £340,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£270,000
Flats24£93,700
Semi-Detached32£205,000
Terraced24£180,000

10 years price trend in Tipton

All postcodes in Tipton

DY48DG

Robeson Close

DY48HP

Castle Street

DY48PF

Cathedral Close

DY49RX

Triplex Drive

DY49SB

Locarno Road

DY48GU

Simeon Bissell Close

DY48JS

Madin Road

DY48NS

Birch Street

DY48NL

Union Street

DY48PH

Queen's Road

DY48QG

Albion Street

DY48LT

Sedgley Road West

DY48NJ

Pear Tree Avenue

DY48HH

Tipton

DY48JF

Neptune Street

DY47QR

Station Drive

DY48JE

Hall Street

DY48NP

Waterloo Street

DY48NR

Waterloo Street

DY48SE

Harrowby Drive

DY48SL

Bath Road

DY48AL

Oxford Way

DY48GD

Puppy Green

DY48NQ

Waterloo Street

DY48QS

Brindley Court

DY48TX

Cory Croft

DY47PD

Keelinge Street

DY48EH

Castle Street

DY48EQ

Castle Road

DY48GX

David Peacock Close

DY48LA

Baker Street

DY48PP

Hill Street

DY48PQ

Ash Road

DY48XJ

Devine Croft

DY49TE

Sandys Grove

DY48DF

Coyne Close

DY48SH

Martin Road

DY48DN

Dudley Road

DY48LL

Fernwood Croft

DY48LW

Boscobel Avenue

DY48RJ

Perry Street

DY48LG

Sherwood Avenue

DY48PB

Griffiths Street

DY48PS

Manor Road

DY48RU

Colbourne Road

DY48UE

Park Lane East

DY48EZ

Tipton

DY48GG

Heritage Way

DY48HB

Tipton

DY48HE

Factory Road

DY48LB

Bush Road

DY48PX

Sedgley Road West

DY48RY

Crompton Road

DY48SJ

Wilson Street

DY48BF

Castle Street

DY48HN

Chapel Street

DY48JB

Chapel Street

DY48JX

Baker Street

DY48PA

Cathedral Close

DY48PZ

New Cross Street

DY48UU

Tudor Court

DY48UW

Tudor Court

DY49BD

Robert Road

DY49SQ

Locarno Road

DY48RP

Park Lane East

DY48RZ

Crompton Road

DY48TB

Tipton

DY48TY

Cory Croft

DY48UB

Station Street

DY48SN

Victoria Road

DY48EE

Dudley Road

DY48GA

Keyworth Close

DY48PD

New Street

DY48PN

Leasowe Road

DY48UQ

Keelinge Street

DY49BA

Old Cross Street

DY49RE

Lower Longlands

DY49RA

Lower Comball

DY47QQ

Churchyard Road

DY48EF

Dudley Road

DY48EX

Coppice Street

DY48HW

Tipton

DY48JU

Madin Road

DY48RE

Park Lane East

DY48TF

Spring Street

DY49TG

Mytton Grove

DY48BL

Sedgley Road West

DY48EB

Chapel Street

DY48SA

Crompton Road

DY48EL

Coyne Close

DY48LD

Lower Green

DY48JD

Chapel Street

DY48LH

Park Lane West

DY48PG

Park Avenue

DY48SW

Queen's Road

DY48UF

Howard Street

DY49TD

Leveson Drive

DY48TG

Spring Street

DY48SQ

Martin Road

DY48JA

Chapel Street

Data Sources

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