Postcode DY4 9LH 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 average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.
Princes End & Willingsworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,841 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Princes End & Willingsworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 9LH.
Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 9LH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Coseley | N/A | Walking directions to Coseley |
| 0.8 mi | Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro) |
| 1 mi | Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Loxdale (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Railer | Large | Walking directions to The Railer |
| 0.3 mi | Weddell Wynd | Large | Walking directions to Weddell Wynd |
| 0.4 mi | Wesley Street Park | Medium | Walking directions to Wesley Street Park |
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 9LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 16, Turton Road, Tipton, DY4 9LH | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 16, Turton Road, Tipton, DY4 9LH | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 41, Adams Close, Tipton, DY4 9LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 47, Batmans Hill Road, Tipton, DY4 9LA | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 20, Brunel Drive, Tipton, DY4 9LY | Terraced | Freehold | £211,000 |
In the DY4 9LH postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 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 9LH, 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 9LH records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9LH 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 14 schools close to DY4 9LH, including Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good), Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good) and Christ Church CofE Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 9LH is Coseley, about 1,296 m away.
DY4 9LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,841 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 9LH is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).