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DY4 0FF

Great Bridge

Sandwell

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Detailed insights for DY4 0FF

Overview

Postcode DY4 0FF is located in a major urban area, within the Great Bridge ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Wednesbury South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wednesbury South has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.1%

Approximately 28.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from DY4 0FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wednesbury South near DY4 0FF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 0FF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
647.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.55(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(-2%)
Vehicle crime
6.69(+3%)
Other theft
5.73(+1%)
Burglary
4.3(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
40.6%
Indian
97
22.25%
Other
28
6.42%
Other White
27
6.19%
Other Asian
23
5.28%
Total population: 436

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
33.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
23.21%
Level 3 (A level)
47
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
37.04%
Social rents from council
30
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.04%
Owns outright
21
15.56%
Other social rented
8
5.93%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Great Bridge

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £237K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,500£278
Semi-Detached40£218,500£254
Terraced28£195,000£239
Flats19£110,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£73,500£125,000£98,500
2017£169,995£73,038£125,995£108,750
2018£196,250£66,000£135,000£127,995
2019£218,250£81,000£140,000£110,250
2020£239,000£72,500£163,500£149,000
2021£246,250£90,000£170,500£165,000
2022£250,000£100,000£197,000£175,000
2023£303,500£117,500£200,000£192,000
2024£280,000£105,000£209,000£179,000
2025£320,000£111,725£216,000£200,000
2026£292,500£110,000£220,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£126£143£121
2017£184£121£157£138
2018£188£136£177£157
2019£199£134£181£162
2020£217£162£188£171
2021£232£162£191£180
2022£268£168£234£221
2023£283£192£236£219
2024£280£174£240£211
2025£279£195£254£235
2026£331£157£235£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202618, The Square, Tipton, DY4 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000
10 Mar 20267, The Square, Tipton, DY4 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£256,500
14 Nov 202519, Crownmeadow Drive, Tipton, DY4 0LESemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
14 Jan 202612, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
05 Dec 202515, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000

Schools

In the DY4 0FF postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 0FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreat Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOcker Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryOcker Hill AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 0FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 0FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRaj Food and WinesMoors Mill Lane, Sandwell, DY4 0LDWalking directions to Raj Food and Wines
0.4 miPayless Supermarket & Off-LicenceSt Paul's Crescent, Sandwell, B70 0TRWalking directions to Payless Supermarket & Off-Licence

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 0FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Will Gill

Great Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardGreat BridgeE05001267
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wednesbury SouthE02002055
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 013CE01010095
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 0FF

Is DY4 0FF (Wednesbury South) safe?

The area around DY4 0FF records about 77 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DY4 0FF?

The median sale price around DY4 0FF in Wednesbury South is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 0FF?

There are 12 schools close to DY4 0FF, including Great Bridge Primary School (Good), Ocker Hill Infant School (Outstanding) and Ocker Hill Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 0FF?

The closest station to DY4 0FF is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 612 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY4 0FF?

DY4 0FF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY4 0FF (Wednesbury South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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