Postcode DY4 8NQ 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, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tipton is £39,305 per year. The nearest station is Tipton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Cracker.
Tipton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Tipton has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 281 ft away from DY4 8NQ.
Tipton near DY4 8NQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| 0.5 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Cracker | Large | Walking directions to The Cracker |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 (about £241 per square foot) in Tipton Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £263,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £215,000 | £257 |
| Terraced | 36 | £196,250 | £242 |
| Flats | 11 | £103,000 | £188 |
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 | £245,000 | £105,000 | £205,000 | £191,250 |
| 2026 | £302,000 | £90,000 | £227,500 | £191,000 |
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 | £262 | £168 | £248 | £234 |
| 2026 | £257 | £149 | £214 | £248 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 8NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 17, Waterloo Street East, Tipton, DY4 8NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 22, Waterloo Street East, Tipton, DY4 8NG | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 46, Chatwins Wharf, Tipton, DY4 8QG | Terraced | Leasehold | £171,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 20, Chatwins Wharf, Tipton, DY4 8QG | Terraced | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 34, Chatwins Wharf, Tipton, DY4 8QG | Terraced | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the DY4 8NQ postcode area, located within Tipton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 8NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | Walking directions to Bains Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Ricky Food & Wine | 22a Baker Street, Tipton, DY4 8JX | Walking directions to Ricky Food & Wine |
| 0.5 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 |
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 8NQ, 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 8NQ 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 8NQ in Tipton is £202,500 (about £241 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DY4 8NQ, 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 8NQ is Tipton, about 224 m away.
DY4 8NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,884 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 8NQ is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat (Independent).