Postcode DY4 9BN is located in a major urban area, within the Tipton Green area of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tibbington area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 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 Tibbington is £38,500 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 Tipton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Cracker.
Tibbington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,550 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Tibbington has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tibbington is £38,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 207 ft away from DY4 9BN.
Tibbington near DY4 9BN 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Cracker | Large | Walking directions to The Cracker |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tipton Green/ Coronation Gardens |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | 28, Stella Road, Tipton, DY4 9BW | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 44, Stella Road, Tipton, DY4 9BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 44, Stella Road, Tipton, DY4 9BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 08 May 2025 | 46, Stella Road, Tipton, DY4 9BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 74, Locarno Road, Tipton, DY4 9SB | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the DY4 9BN postcode area, located within Tibbington, 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 | St Pauls Church of England Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2010. | |
St Pauls Church of England Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Nov 2010
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Summerhill Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
Summerhill Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 19 May 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Joseph Turner Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Joseph Turner Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY4 9BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | Walking directions to Bains Stores |
| 0.5 mi | New Bloomfield Off License | 37 Bloomfield Road, Sandwell, DY4 9BS | Walking directions to New Bloomfield Off License |
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 9BN, 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 9BN records about 90 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY4 9BN in Tipton Green is £205,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DY4 9BN, including St Pauls Church of England Academy (Good), Summerhill Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Joseph Turner Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY4 9BN is Tipton, about 193 m away.
DY4 9BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,550 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 9BN is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat (Independent).