Postcode DY4 9QX 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 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Tipton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Railer.
Tibbington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Tibbington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 9QX.
Tibbington near DY4 9QX 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| 0.9 mi | Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Railer | Large | Walking directions to The Railer |
| 0.2 mi | The Cracker | Large | Walking directions to The Cracker |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 9QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 10, Laurel Road, Tipton, DY4 9QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 17, Warren Close, Tipton, DY4 9PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | 9, Warren Close, Tipton, DY4 9PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £58,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 35, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 33, Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9PX | Terraced | Freehold | £212,500 |
In the DY4 9QX postcode area, located within Tibbington, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9JF | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 9QX, 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 9QX records about 119 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DY4 9QX in Tibbington is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to DY4 9QX, including Summerhill Primary Academy (Good), Joseph Turner Primary School (Good) and St Pauls Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DY4 9QX is Tipton, about 761 m away.
DY4 9QX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 172 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 9QX is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Archer Williams (Labour Party).