Postcode DY4 9JS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.
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 69.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from DY4 9JS.
Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 9JS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| 0.9 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Coseley | N/A | Walking directions to Coseley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Railer | Large | Walking directions to The Railer |
| 0.4 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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9JS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 5, Princes Court, High Street, Tipton, DY4 9JE | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 15, Cobden Close, Tipton, DY4 9JX | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 35, Richards Road, Tipton, DY4 9JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 3, Queen Street, Tipton, DY4 9JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 25, Churchfield Avenue, Tipton, DY4 9NF | Other | Leasehold | £57,000 |
In the DY4 9JS postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 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 9JS, 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 9JS 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 9JS 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 16 schools close to DY4 9JS, including Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good), Glebefields Primary School and Glebefields Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 9JS is Tipton, about 1,415 m away.
DY4 9JS 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 9JS is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).