Postcode DY4 9LP is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End area 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 median sale price in Princes End is £207,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £177,000 and £260,225. 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 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 England, 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from DY4 9LP.
Princes End & Willingsworth near DY4 9LP 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 2 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) |
| 1 mi | Coseley | N/A | Walking directions to Coseley |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Willingsworth Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Willingsworth Linear Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £318,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £275,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £246,000 | £287 |
| Terraced | 22 | £191,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 9 | £94,750 | £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 | £290,000 | £56,000 | £232,000 | £192,500 |
| 2026 | £252,000 | £94,750 | £266,250 | £203,500 |
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 | £279 | £73 | £275 | £253 |
| 2026 | £279 | £170 | £287 | £230 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 35, Richards Road, Tipton, DY4 9JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 30, Allen Road, Tipton, DY4 9LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 108, Turton Road, Tipton, DY4 9LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £186,000 | |
| 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 |
In the DY4 9LP postcode area, located within Princes End & Willingsworth, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wednesbury Oak Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Wednesbury Oak Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wallbrook Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Oct 2023. | |
Wallbrook Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Oct 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Glebefields Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
Glebefields Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DY4 9LP
| 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 9LP, 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 9LP 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 other theft.
The median sale price around DY4 9LP in Princes End is £207,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to DY4 9LP, including Wednesbury Oak Academy (Good), Wallbrook Primary Academy (Good) and Glebefields Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DY4 9LP is Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 1,269 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
DY4 9LP 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 9LP is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).