Postcode DY4 7BU 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year. The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Lewis Street Pocket Park.
Wednesbury South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Wednesbury South has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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.
The average income per household in Wednesbury South is £40,605 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from DY4 7BU.
Wednesbury South near DY4 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Black Lake (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lewis Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Lewis Street Pocket Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Wednesbury South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £331,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wednesbury South
In the DY4 7BU postcode area, located within Wednesbury South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | ASDA Supercentre | Brickhouse Lane South, West Bromwich, DY4 7HW | Walking directions to ASDA Supercentre |
| 0.3 mi | Roma Convenience Store | Brickhouse Lane South, Sandwell, DY4 7HF | Walking directions to Roma Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Great Bridge, Sandwell, DY4 7HF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Polski Sklep | 78 Great Bridge, Tipton, DY4 7EW | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.3 mi | Payless Supermarket & Off-Licence | St Paul's Crescent, Sandwell, B70 0TR | Walking directions to Payless Supermarket & Off-Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY4 7BU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.