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DY4 7XY

Tipton Road

Oldbury

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Overview

Postcode DY4 7XY is located in a major urban area, within the Oldbury ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Tividale area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tividale Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

North Tividale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

North Tividale has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.2%

Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Tividale is £46,012 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from DY4 7XY.

Flood risk

No risk

North Tividale near DY4 7XY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 7XY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Dudley Port

N/A

Walking directions to Dudley Port
0.6 mi

Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY4 7XY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTividale ParkLargeWalking directions to Tividale Park

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
3,851.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.22(+14%)
Vehicle crime
11.48(+76%)
Public order
9.35(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.38(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.53(-24%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
38.48%
Indian
84
18.26%
Other White
48
10.43%
Other
34
7.39%
Caribbean
25
5.43%
Total population: 460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
27.27%
No qualifications
93
25.62%
Level 3 (A level)
61
16.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
43.08%
Owns with a mortgage
61
31.28%
Owns outright
34
17.44%
Other social rented
12
6.15%
Social rents from council
2
1.03%
Total households: 195

Property prices in Oldbury

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £232K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Oldbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£315,000£318
Semi-Detached28£212,500£275
Terraced28£200,000£238
Flats32£120,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,500£74,000£151,000£107,500
2017£242,000£67,000£143,000£135,500
2018£223,000£80,000£130,000£125,000
2019£217,000£85,000£140,000£130,000
2020£265,000£93,000£151,500£140,000
2021£236,000£87,500£164,000£145,000
2022£272,500£91,500£199,975£168,000
2023£329,000£100,500£236,750£166,750
2024£295,000£112,750£220,000£188,000
2025£345,000£135,000£225,000£198,000
2026£315,000£110,000£187,500£210,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£139£192£131
2017£222£130£178£169
2018£221£133£171£171
2019£227£159£186£167
2020£205£163£200£167
2021£246£155£209£175
2022£277£176£266£214
2023£300£177£265£205
2024£305£182£288£218
2025£307£243£278£238
2026£322£193£259£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oldbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 7XY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 7XY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202531, Brindlefields Way, Tipton, DY4 7XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
05 Jun 202653, Groveland Road, Tipton, DY4 7TBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
31 Mar 202640, Lissimore Drive, Tipton, DY4 7SXFlatsLeasehold£90,000
13 Mar 202624, Lissimore Drive, Tipton, DY4 7SXFlatsLeasehold£115,000
26 Sept 202554, Lissimore Drive, Tipton, DY4 7SXDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the DY4 7XY postcode area, located within North Tividale, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 7XY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTividale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBurnt Tree Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySacred Heart Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 7XY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 7XY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miP&J NewsDudley Road West, Sandwell, B69 2HRWalking directions to P&J News
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodDudley Road West, Sandwell, DY4 7THWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miMorrisons DailyDudley Port, Sandwell, DY4 7RLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAlisha SupermarketDudley Port, Sandwell, DY4 7RLWalking directions to Alisha Supermarket
0.4 miOne StopDudley Port, Sandwell, DY4 7RBWalking directions to One Stop

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 7XY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rizwan Jalil

Oldbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Sarah Coombes

West Bromwich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest BromwichE14001574
WardOldburyE05001273
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North TividaleE02002063
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 021DE01010072
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 7XY

Is DY4 7XY (North Tividale) safe?

The area around DY4 7XY records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7XY?

The median sale price around DY4 7XY in North Tividale is £190,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 7XY?

There are 12 schools close to DY4 7XY, including Tividale Community Primary School (Good), Burnt Tree Primary School (Good) and Sacred Heart Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 7XY?

The closest station to DY4 7XY is Dudley Port, about 895 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY4 7XY?

DY4 7XY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY4 7XY (North Tividale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Bromwich covering DY4 7XY is Sarah Coombes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rizwan Jalil (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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