Postcode DY4 0EH is located in a major urban area, within the Wednesbury South ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year. The nearest station is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park.
Wednesbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 0EH.
Wednesbury near DY4 0EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £341,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £240,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 30 | £220,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 10 | £125,500 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,995 | £85,000 | £136,475 | £117,500 |
| 2017 | £198,500 | £94,000 | £143,950 | £134,975 |
| 2018 | £230,950 | £91,000 | £150,000 | £149,725 |
| 2019 | £252,000 | £82,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £90,000 | £159,500 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £238,000 | £105,000 | £170,000 | £169,000 |
| 2022 | £316,000 | £112,000 | £198,500 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £123,000 | £215,000 | £201,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £123,500 | £225,000 | £208,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £126,000 | £230,000 | £226,500 |
| 2026 | £382,000 | £125,000 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £136 | £175 | £146 |
| 2017 | £188 | £159 | £169 | £155 |
| 2018 | £210 | £140 | £178 | £180 |
| 2019 | £234 | £135 | £216 | £175 |
| 2020 | £232 | £151 | £179 | £186 |
| 2021 | £233 | £178 | £204 | £209 |
| 2022 | £287 | £190 | £232 | £222 |
| 2023 | £283 | £194 | £249 | £236 |
| 2024 | £276 | £199 | £252 | £237 |
| 2025 | £285 | £203 | £267 | £250 |
| 2026 | £299 | £184 | £263 | £261 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0EH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | 4, Rachel Close, Tipton, DY4 0EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £245,500 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 6, Seymour Road, Tipton, DY4 0EW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 12, Newman Road, Tipton, DY4 0EN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 15, Lovatt Close, Tipton, DY4 0HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £228,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 4, Lovatt Close, Tipton, DY4 0HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the DY4 0EH postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 0EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Chidley
Wednesbury South - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY4 0EH records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around DY4 0EH in Wednesbury is £232,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DY4 0EH, including Ocker Hill Infant School (Outstanding), Ocker Hill Academy and Gospel Oak School (Serious Weaknesses). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 0EH is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 805 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY4 0EH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,876 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 0EH is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jenny Chidley (Labour Party).