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DY4 7HA

Great Bridge

Sandwell

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Detailed insights for DY4 7HA

Overview

Postcode DY4 7HA is located in a major urban area, within the Great Bridge ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Greets Green West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.2 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 Greets Green West is £40,174 per year. The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Greets Green West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Greets Green West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Greets Green West is £40,174 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from DY4 7HA.

Flood risk

Very low

Greets Green West near DY4 7HA has very low 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 7HA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY4 7HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSheepwash Park Local Nature ReserveLargeWalking directions to Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve
0.4 miFarley ParkLargeWalking directions to Farley Park
0.2 miLewis Street Pocket ParkSmallWalking directions to Lewis Street Pocket Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
547.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
96.18(+1006%)
Violence and sexual offences
73.47(+90%)
Vehicle crime
18.37(+182%)
Burglary
16.92(+317%)
Other theft
16.43(+189%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
139
39.04%
Indian
63
17.7%
Other
28
7.87%
Pakistani
22
6.18%
African
22
6.18%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
32.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
25.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.03%
Level 3 (A level)
26
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
32.8%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.4%
Social rents from council
22
17.6%
Other social rented
5
4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Great Bridge

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £239K

Based on 83 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-Detached34£216,000£262
Terraced26£200,000£240
Flats17£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£215,000£200,000
2026£292,500£110,000£217,500£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£243£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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 7HA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 7HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026107, Fisher Street, Tipton, DY4 7ESFlatsLeasehold£83,000
30 Jan 2026121, Fisher Street, Tipton, DY4 7ESFlatsLeasehold£80,000
15 Apr 202575, Cophall Street, Tipton, DY4 7JGDetachedFreehold£125,000
23 Dec 202523, Market Place, Tipton, DY4 7ELOtherFreehold£150,000
15 Dec 202577, Sheepwash Lane, Tipton, DY4 7JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the DY4 7HA postcode area, located within Greets Green West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 7HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreat Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHarvills Hawthorn Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryNewtown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 7HA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 7HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miHeron FoodsGreat Bridge, Sandwell, DY4 7HFWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miRoma Convenience StoreBrickhouse Lane South, Sandwell, DY4 7HFWalking directions to Roma Convenience Store
0.1 miApplegreenWhitehall Road, Sandwell, DY4 7EUWalking directions to Applegreen
0.1 miPolski Sklep78 Great Bridge, Tipton, DY4 7EWWalking directions to Polski Sklep
0.2 miASDA SupercentreBrickhouse Lane South, West Bromwich, DY4 7HWWalking directions to ASDA Supercentre

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 7HA, 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)Greets Green WestE02002060
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 018AE01009981
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 7HA

Is DY4 7HA (Greets Green West) safe?

The area around DY4 7HA 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY4 7HA?

The median sale price around DY4 7HA in Greets Green West is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 7HA?

There are 9 schools close to DY4 7HA, including Great Bridge Primary School (Good), Harvills Hawthorn Primary School (Outstanding) and Newtown Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 7HA?

The closest station to DY4 7HA is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 479 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY4 7HA?

DY4 7HA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,466 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY4 7HA (Greets Green West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering DY4 7HA 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).