Postcode DY4 0AD is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Princes End & Willingsworth area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year. The median sale price in Princes End is £207,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,000 and £260,225. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.
Princes End & Willingsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,415 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Princes End & Willingsworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from DY4 0AD.
Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 0AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Railer | Large | Walking directions to The Railer |
| 0.2 mi | Willingsworth Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £318,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £246,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 22 | £191,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 9 | £94,750 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £290,000 | £56,000 | £232,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £252,000 | £94,750 | £266,250 | £203,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £279 | £73 | £275 | £253 |
| 2026 | £279 | £170 | £287 | £230 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0AD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | 22, Elizabeth Walk, Tipton, DY4 0AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £279,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 16, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2025 | 20, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BA | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 2, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BA | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 113, Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BD | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the DY4 0AD postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Gospel Oak School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Sept 2025. | |
Gospel Oak School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Sept 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wednesbury Oak Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Wednesbury Oak Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ocker Hill Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Apr 2024. | |
Ocker Hill Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Apr 2024
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY4 0AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BP | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY4 0AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Archer Williams
Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY4 0AD records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY4 0AD in Princes End is £207,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DY4 0AD, including Gospel Oak School (Requires improvement), Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good) and Ocker Hill Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY4 0AD is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,017 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY4 0AD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,415 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering DY4 0AD is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).