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DY4 0HA

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Wednesbury South

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Detailed insights for DY4 0HA

Overview

Postcode DY4 0HA 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Wednesbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.3%

Approximately 50.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Wednesbury is £36,370 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 158 ft away from DY4 0HA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 0HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
1,048.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.72(-10%)
Shoplifting
12.62(+45%)
Robbery
7.89(+416%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.89(+8%)
Vehicle crime
7.89(+21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
74.26%
Other White
26
5.92%
African
17
3.87%
Other Asian
16
3.64%
Indian
13
2.96%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
133
36.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
18.85%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
69
38.55%
Owns with a mortgage
45
25.14%
Owns outright
26
14.53%
Other social rented
21
11.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.82%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Wednesbury South

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £280K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wednesbury South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£345,000£294
Semi-Detached51£240,000£264
Terraced33£220,000£260
Flats11£125,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wednesbury South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£245,500
2026£371,000£107,750£247,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£297£199£263£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wednesbury South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wednesbury South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Jun 2025Unit 2, Cliff Drive, Tipton, DY4 0PZOtherFreehold£5,092,990
02 Jun 2025Unit 1, Cliff Drive, Tipton, DY4 0PZOtherFreehold£3,786,677
13 Mar 202621, Narraway Grove, Tipton, DY4 0QHDetachedFreehold£415,000
10 Mar 20261, Addenbrook Way, Tipton, DY4 0QBDetachedFreehold£410,000
19 Jun 2025Unit 4C, G W S Trading Estate, Leabrook Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7NBOtherFreehold£12,000,000

Schools

In the DY4 0HA postcode area, located within Wednesbury, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 0HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryOcker Hill AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryOcker Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryHarvills Hawthorn Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 0HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 0HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Chidley

Wednesbury South - 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
WardWednesbury SouthE05001282
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WednesburyE02002047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 005DE01010097
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 0HA

Is DY4 0HA (Wednesbury) safe?

The area around DY4 0HA 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.

What is the average house price near DY4 0HA?

The median sale price around DY4 0HA in Wednesbury is £235,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 0HA?

There are 10 schools close to DY4 0HA, including Ocker Hill Academy, Ocker Hill Infant School (Outstanding) and Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 0HA?

The closest station to DY4 0HA is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 848 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY4 0HA?

DY4 0HA 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).

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

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

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