Postcode DY4 8JS is located in a major urban area, within the Tipton Green area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tipton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tipton is £39,305 per year. The median sale price in Tipton Green is £205,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £233,125. The nearest station is Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Tipton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,595 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Tipton has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from DY4 8JS.
Tipton near DY4 8JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Follies Park | Small | Walking directions to Follies Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Tipton Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £243,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £214,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 35 | £200,000 | £249 |
| Flats | 12 | £90,000 | £184 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,500 | £51,000 | £140,500 | £116,500 |
| 2017 | £207,000 | £59,350 | £135,998 | £129,995 |
| 2018 | £228,995 | £51,500 | £151,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £219,000 | £44,000 | £150,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £82,000 | £154,250 | £141,000 |
| 2021 | £262,500 | £84,000 | £166,250 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £305,000 | £83,750 | £185,000 | £172,500 |
| 2023 | £290,000 | £91,000 | £195,000 | £173,000 |
| 2024 | £276,250 | £91,000 | £210,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £240,500 | £105,000 | £205,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | £90,000 | £223,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £112 | £161 | £165 |
| 2017 | £180 | £115 | £158 | £155 |
| 2018 | £192 | £127 | £165 | £154 |
| 2019 | £205 | £112 | £172 | £157 |
| 2020 | £211 | £136 | £179 | £153 |
| 2021 | £238 | £142 | £199 | £184 |
| 2022 | £271 | £150 | £211 | £207 |
| 2023 | £272 | £171 | £226 | £236 |
| 2024 | £271 | £150 | £239 | £224 |
| 2025 | £261 | £168 | £255 | £237 |
| 2026 | £257 | £172 | £221 | £250 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 8JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 41, Madin Road, Tipton, DY4 8JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 21, Madin Road, Tipton, DY4 8JS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 76, Davis Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 15, Davis Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £221,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 23, Davis Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8JY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £137,000 |
In the DY4 8JS postcode area, located within Tipton, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Tipton Green Junior School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Tipton Green Junior School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Silvertrees Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
Silvertrees Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Mar 2022. | |
Sacred Heart Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Mar 2022
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY4 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ricky Food & Wine | 22a Baker Street, Tipton, DY4 8JX | Walking directions to Ricky Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store | Dudley, DY1 4SB | Walking directions to Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store |
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY4 8JS, 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 8JS records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY4 8JS in Tipton Green is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to DY4 8JS, including Tipton Green Junior School (Good), Silvertrees Academy (Good) and Sacred Heart Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY4 8JS is Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro), about 245 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY4 8JS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,595 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering DY4 8JS is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat (Independent).