Postcode DY4 8LF 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Tipton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,102 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Tipton has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from DY4 8LF.
Tipton near DY4 8LF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Spring Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Spring Street Open Space |
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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 8LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | Manor House, Manor Road, Tipton, DY4 8PR | Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 8, Sherwood Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £117,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 8, Sherwood Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 33, Sherwood Avenue, Tipton, DY4 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 04 May 2025 | 41, Manor Road, Tipton, DY4 8PS | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the DY4 8LF postcode area, located within Tipton, there are 11 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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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| 0.2 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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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Compass Community School Victoria Park | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Compass Community School Victoria Park ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY4 8LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ricky Food & Wine | 22a Baker Street, Tipton, DY4 8JX | Walking directions to Ricky Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Nowy Kubus Polish Off Licence | Victoria Road, Sandwell, DY4 8SS | Walking directions to Nowy Kubus Polish Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Asghar & Sons supermarket | Slater Street, Sandwell, DY4 8RR | Walking directions to Asghar & Sons supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store | Dudley, DY1 4SB | Walking directions to Halesowen & Hanbury Co-Operative Store |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Park Lane East, Sandwell, DY4 8RE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 8LF, 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 8LF records about 86 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 8LF in Tipton Green is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to DY4 8LF, including Tipton Green Junior School (Good), Silvertrees Academy (Good) and Compass Community School Victoria Park (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY4 8LF is Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro), about 498 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY4 8LF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,102 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 8LF is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat (Independent).