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DY4 0TJ

Swancroft Road

Princes End

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Detailed insights for DY4 0TJ

Overview

Postcode DY4 0TJ is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tibbington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tibbington is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Tipton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Tibbington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Tibbington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.3%

Approximately 48.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Tibbington is £38,500 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from DY4 0TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Tipton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 0TJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Tipton

N/A

Walking directions to Tipton
1 mi

Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY4 0TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe RailerLargeWalking directions to The Railer
0.5 miThe CrackerLargeWalking directions to The Cracker
0.3 miLichfield Street Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Lichfield Street Open Space

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
8,154.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
88.2(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.83(+309%)
Shoplifting
12.32(+42%)
Possession of weapons
9.08(+464%)
Vehicle crime
9.08(+39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
82.25%
Indian
19
6.88%
Other White
17
6.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.81%
Other
4
1.45%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
36.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.98%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
12.71%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
68
47.55%
Owns outright
35
24.48%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.69%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202562, Field Road, Tipton, DY4 0TWFlatsLeasehold£96,900
22 May 202658, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,500
14 Nov 202569, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9NBTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Dec 202514, Mayhurst Close, Tipton, DY4 0TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000
12 Jan 202625, Churchfield Avenue, Tipton, DY4 9NFOtherLeasehold£57,000

Schools

In the DY4 0TJ postcode area, located within Tibbington, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 0TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGlebefields Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryGlebefields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryWednesbury Oak AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 0TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 0TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterHigh Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miFarmfoodsHigh Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JFWalking directions to Farmfoods
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 0TJ, 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)TibbingtonE02002056
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 014BE01010031
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 0TJ

Is DY4 0TJ (Tibbington) safe?

The area around DY4 0TJ records about 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DY4 0TJ?

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

What schools are near DY4 0TJ?

There are 17 schools close to DY4 0TJ, including Glebefields Primary School, Glebefields Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 0TJ?

The closest station to DY4 0TJ is Tipton, about 1,284 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY4 0TJ?

DY4 0TJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 937 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY4 0TJ (Tibbington) in Parliament and on the local council?

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