Postcode DY4 9HG is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Princes End & Willingsworth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Coseley, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lichfield Street Open Space.
Princes End & Willingsworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Princes End & Willingsworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 173 ft away from DY4 9HG.
Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 9HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Coseley located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Coseley | N/A | Walking directions to Coseley |
| 0.8 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lichfield Street Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Lichfield Street Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Rising Sun Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Rising Sun Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Kerr Drive Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Kerr Drive Open Space |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £318,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £283,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £237,500 | £287 |
| Terraced | 24 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Flats | 7 | £75,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157,000 | £60,000 | £125,000 | £104,750 |
| 2017 | £145,500 | £56,748 | £122,000 | £111,250 |
| 2018 | £207,498 | £53,000 | £139,995 | £116,000 |
| 2019 | £229,998 | £39,000 | £149,973 | £124,500 |
| 2020 | £200,000 | £95,000 | £148,000 | £126,500 |
| 2021 | £223,000 | £84,500 | £165,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £236,000 | £70,000 | £190,500 | £151,500 |
| 2023 | £323,500 | £113,125 | £200,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £93,000 | £208,000 | £187,000 |
| 2025 | £293,500 | £56,000 | £235,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £89,000 | £272,500 | £207,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £203 | £92 | £145 | £130 |
| 2017 | £181 | £114 | £155 | £139 |
| 2018 | £208 | £81 | £196 | £153 |
| 2019 | £219 | £67 | £171 | £164 |
| 2020 | £262 | £141 | £191 | £175 |
| 2021 | £239 | £132 | £216 | £170 |
| 2022 | £252 | £140 | £244 | £204 |
| 2023 | £296 | £151 | £260 | £225 |
| 2024 | £298 | £135 | £247 | £226 |
| 2025 | £281 | £73 | £275 | £253 |
| 2026 | £291 | £185 | £291 | £229 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 11, Bloomfield Road, Tipton, DY4 9EU | Other | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 22, Kerr Drive, Tipton, DY4 9NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 6, Parkes Lane, Tipton, DY4 9JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 27, Brunel Court, Bilston, WV14 8JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 58, Bloomfield Road, Tipton, DY4 9ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the DY4 9HG postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Bloomfield Road, Sandwell, DY4 9EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 9HG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Archer Williams
Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024
Antonia Bance
Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DY4 9HG records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9HG in Princes End & Willingsworth is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to DY4 9HG, including Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School and Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 9HG is Coseley, about 1,130 m away.
DY4 9HG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,082 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 9HG is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).