Postcode DY4 7JW is located in a major urban area, within the Great Bridge ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Great Bridge & Dudley Port area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Great Bridge & Dudley Port is £41,753 per year. The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve.
Great Bridge & Dudley Port has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Great Bridge & Dudley Port has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Great Bridge & Dudley Port is £41,753 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 7JW.
Great Bridge & Dudley Port near DY4 7JW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 | N/A | Walking directions to Dudley Port |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve | Large | Walking directions to Sheepwash Park Local Nature Reserve |
| 0.2 mi | Farley Park | Large | Walking directions to Farley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lewis Street Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Lewis Street Pocket Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £108,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £206,700 |
| Terraced | 24 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Bridge
In the DY4 7JW postcode area, located within Great Bridge & Dudley Port, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 7JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harry News | Cophall Street, Sandwell, DY4 7JQ | Walking directions to Harry News |
| 0.2 mi | Applegreen | Whitehall Road, Sandwell, DY4 7EU | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Great Bridge, Sandwell, DY4 7HF | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Roma Convenience Store | Brickhouse Lane South, Sandwell, DY4 7HF | Walking directions to Roma Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Whitehall Road, Sandwell, B70 0HG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 7JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Will Gill
Great Bridge - 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.