Postcode DY4 9JU 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. The average income per household in Princes End & Willingsworth is £45,319 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is The Railer.
Princes End & Willingsworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 875 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 48.2% 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 115 ft away from DY4 9JU.
Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 9JU 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) |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Lichfield Street Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Lichfield Street Open Space |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £210,500 in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £316,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £291,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £57,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £188,000 |
10 year median price trend in Princes End
In the DY4 9JU 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 9JU
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DY4 9JU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.