Postcode DY4 8TF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 16.2% 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 8TF.
Tipton near DY4 8TF 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | Horseley Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Horseley Road Open Space |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 8TF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | 103, Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 8TD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,500 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 10, Rosemary Road, Tipton, DY4 8TH | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 4, Rosemary Road, Tipton, DY4 8TH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 19C, Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 8TG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 20, Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 8TG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the DY4 8TF postcode area, located within Tipton, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 8TF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | Walking directions to Bains Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Asghar & Sons supermarket | Slater Street, Sandwell, DY4 8RR | Walking directions to Asghar & Sons supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Park Lane East, Sandwell, DY4 8RE | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nowy Kubus Polish Off Licence | Victoria Road, Sandwell, DY4 8SS | Walking directions to Nowy Kubus Polish Off Licence |
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 8TF, 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 8TF 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 8TF in Tipton is £202,500 (about £241 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DY4 8TF, including St Martin's CofE Primary School (Good), Joseph Turner Primary School (Good) and St Pauls Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 8TF is Tipton, about 528 m away.
DY4 8TF 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 8TF is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat (Independent).