Postcode DY4 9RU is located in a major urban area, within the Tipton Green ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Tibbington area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Tibbington is £38,500 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Cracker.
Tibbington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Tibbington has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.5% 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 9RU.
Tibbington near DY4 9RU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| 0.8 mi | Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Sedgley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Cracker | Large | Walking directions to The Cracker |
| 0.4 mi | Lichfield Street Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Lichfield Street Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Spring Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Spring Street Open Space |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 in Tipton Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £257,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Tipton Green
In the DY4 9RU postcode area, located within Tibbington, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New Bloomfield Off License | 37 Bloomfield Road, Sandwell, DY4 9BS | Walking directions to New Bloomfield Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Bloomfield Road, Sandwell, DY4 9EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | Walking directions to Bains Stores |
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 9RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard James Elessing Jeffcoat
Tipton Green - 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.