Postcode DY4 8PS 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 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 nearest station is Tipton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 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 the United Kingdom, 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 22.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 8PS.
Tipton near DY4 8PS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| 0.4 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Birmingham New Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Spring Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Spring Street Open Space |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £206,250 (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 | 11 | £243,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £214,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 41 | £200,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 14 | £107,500 | £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 | £240,500 | £105,000 | £205,000 | £191,250 |
| 2026 | £243,000 | £115,000 | £225,000 | £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 | £262 | £168 | £248 | £234 |
| 2026 | £257 | £149 | £214 | £248 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 8PS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2025 | 41, Manor Road, Tipton, DY4 8PS | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 39, Waterloo Street, Tipton, DY4 8NR | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Manor House, Manor Road, Tipton, DY4 8PR | Detached | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 20, Waterloo Street, Tipton, DY4 8PA | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 22, Queens Road, Tipton, DY4 8ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the DY4 8PS postcode area, located within Tipton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 8PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Lifestyle Express | Park Lane East, Sandwell, DY4 8RE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | Walking directions to Bains Stores |
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 8PS, 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 8PS 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 8PS in Tipton is £206,250 (about £241 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to DY4 8PS, including Silvertrees Academy (Good), Tipton Green Junior School and Compass Community School Victoria Park (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 8PS is Tipton, about 452 m away.
DY4 8PS 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 8PS is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat (Independent).