Postcode DY4 9JN is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tibbington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tibbington is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.
Tibbington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Tibbington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.2% 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 road, approximately 321 ft away from DY4 9JN.
Tibbington near DY4 9JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Coseley | N/A | Walking directions to Coseley |
| 1 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Railer | Large | Walking directions to The Railer |
| 0.3 mi | Weddell Wynd | Large | Walking directions to Weddell Wynd |
| 0.3 mi | Lichfield Street Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Lichfield Street 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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9JN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 35, Richards Road, Tipton, DY4 9JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 15, Cobden Close, Tipton, DY4 9JX | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 41, Adams Close, Tipton, DY4 9LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 5, Princes Court, High Street, Tipton, DY4 9JE | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 3, Queen Street, Tipton, DY4 9JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 |
In the DY4 9JN postcode area, located within Tibbington, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BP | Walking directions to Asda |
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 9JN, 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 9JN records about 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY4 9JN in Tibbington is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DY4 9JN, including Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good), Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good) and Glebefields Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 9JN is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,354 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY4 9JN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 937 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 9JN is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).