Postcode DY4 8HB is located in a major urban area, within the Tipton Green ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tipton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tipton is £39,305 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Cracker.
Tipton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Tipton has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tipton is £39,305 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from DY4 8HB.
Tipton near DY4 8HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tipton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Cracker | Large | Walking directions to The Cracker |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Tipton Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £245,000 | £2,816 |
| Flats | 11 | £103,000 | £2,024 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £207,500 | £2,656 |
| Terraced | 36 | £191,250 | £2,574 |
10 year median price trend in Tipton Green
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 8HB.
In the DY4 8HB postcode area, located within Tipton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 8HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ricky Food & Wine | 22a Baker Street, Tipton, DY4 8JX | Walking directions to Ricky Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | New Bloomfield Off License | 37 Bloomfield Road, Sandwell, DY4 9BS | Walking directions to New Bloomfield Off License |
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 8HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat
Tipton Green - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY4 8HB records about 98 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around DY4 8HB in Tipton is £200,000 (about £2,545 per square metre) based on 99 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DY4 8HB, including Silvertrees Academy (Good), St Pauls Church of England Academy (Good) and Tipton Green Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 8HB is Tipton, about 318 m away.
DY4 8HB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.