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DY4 9JF

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Princes End

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Overview

Postcode DY4 9JF 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 Tipton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Princes End & Willingsworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.8%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from DY4 9JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 9JF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tipton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 9JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Tipton

N/A

Walking directions to Tipton
0.9 mi

Coseley

N/A

Walking directions to Coseley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY4 9JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe RailerLargeWalking directions to The Railer
0.5 miThe CrackerLargeWalking directions to The Cracker
0.5 miWeddell WyndLargeWalking directions to Weddell Wynd

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
2,409.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.95(+96%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.81(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.93(+1%)
Shoplifting
10.93(+26%)
Other theft
9.21(+62%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
81.54%
Caribbean
13
4.36%
Pakistani
12
4.03%
Other White
9
3.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.68%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
37.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.22%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
38.21%
Owns outright
36
29.27%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.2%
Shared ownership
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Princes End

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £259K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£283,500£279
Semi-Detached34£237,500£287
Terraced24£200,000£238
Flats7£75,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 20253, Queen Street, Tipton, DY4 9JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000
02 Jul 202515, Cobden Close, Tipton, DY4 9JXFlatsLeasehold£56,000
08 Jun 202638, Lichfield Street, Tipton, DY4 9NJTerracedFreehold£115,000
25 Nov 20256, Parkes Lane, Tipton, DY4 9JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
16 Jan 20265, Princes Court, High Street, Tipton, DY4 9JEFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the DY4 9JF postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 9JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWallbrook Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGlebefields Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryGlebefields Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 9JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miFarmfoodsHigh Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JFWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miCostcutterHigh Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miAsdaWednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BPWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miLondisBloomfield Road, Sandwell, DY4 9EBWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY4 9JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Archer Williams

Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardPrinces EndE05001274
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Princes End & WillingsworthE02002049
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 007AE01010030
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 9JF

Is DY4 9JF (Princes End & Willingsworth) safe?

The area around DY4 9JF 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.

What is the average house price near DY4 9JF?

The median sale price around DY4 9JF in Princes End & Willingsworth is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 9JF?

There are 18 schools close to DY4 9JF, including Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good), Glebefields Primary School (Requires improvement) and Glebefields Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 9JF?

The closest station to DY4 9JF is Tipton, about 1,298 m away.

How deprived is the area around DY4 9JF?

DY4 9JF 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).

Who represents DY4 9JF (Princes End & Willingsworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering DY4 9JF is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).