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DY4 0BT

Bilston Road

Princes End

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Overview

Postcode DY4 0BT is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End ward 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 nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Willingsworth Linear Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Princes End & Willingsworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,415 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Princes End & Willingsworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from DY4 0BT.

Flood risk

No risk

Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 0BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 0BT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY4 0BT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWillingsworth Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park
0.3 miGospel Oak Canal Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park
0.4 miWalker's Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Walker's Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
3,948.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.3(-24%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.26(-28%)
Other theft
4.51(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.51(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
81.61%
Indian
27
10.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.92%
Other Black
3
1.15%
Other White
3
1.15%
Total population: 261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.48%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
61.02%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.51%
Social rents from council
5
4.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Princes End

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £259K

Based on 71 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
Detached6£283,500£279
Semi-Detached34£237,500£287
Terraced24£200,000£238
Flats7£75,000£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£235,000£192,500
2026£285,000£89,000£272,500£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.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0BT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0BT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202522, Elizabeth Walk, Tipton, DY4 0AZTerracedFreehold£279,000
06 Mar 202616, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BASemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
18 Oct 202520, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BATerracedFreehold£195,000
18 Aug 20252, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BADetachedFreehold£290,000
10 Apr 20259, Leslie Drive, Tipton, DY4 0BASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the DY4 0BT postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 0BT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryGospel Oak SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Serious Weaknesses

0.2 miPrimaryWednesbury Oak AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOcker Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 0BT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 0BT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaWednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BPWalking directions to Asda

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY4 0BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Archer Williams

Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardPrinces EndE05001274
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Princes End & WillingsworthE02002049
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 007CE01010035
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 0BT

Is DY4 0BT (Princes End & Willingsworth) safe?

The area around DY4 0BT 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY4 0BT?

The median sale price around DY4 0BT in Princes End & Willingsworth is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 0BT?

There are 14 schools close to DY4 0BT, including Gospel Oak School (Serious Weaknesses), Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good) and Ocker Hill Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 0BT?

The closest station to DY4 0BT is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 999 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY4 0BT?

DY4 0BT 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).

Who represents DY4 0BT (Princes End & Willingsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering DY4 0BT is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).