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DY4 Area Report

Sandwell

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£179,772
Median Price
Postcode district (DY4)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (DY4)
17
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DY4

Rental Yield
6.5
Price Growth
7.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.6
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (DY4)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

329
Crimes/month
73
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 325
2025-05: 347
2025-06: 338
2025-07: 399
2025-08: 320
2025-09: 297
2025-10: 303
2025-11: 341
2025-12: 265
2026-01: 305
2026-02: 325
2026-03: 358
2025-042026-03

↓ 6% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Sandwell)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Sandwell has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
3
education
3
health
3
crime
4
housing
5
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Sandwell (the HPI is only published at LAD level). DY4 spans 2 local authorities; Sandwell is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the DY4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£202,941
Sandwell average
-0.2%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£325,169
Detached
£223,172
Semi-Detached
£188,317
Terraced
£111,654
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £68,199
01/12/2003: £84,582
01/12/2004: £103,467
01/12/2005: £109,058
01/12/2006: £116,217
01/12/2007: £120,960
01/12/2008: £104,716
01/12/2009: £106,573
01/12/2010: £105,958
01/12/2011: £102,681
01/12/2012: £104,281
01/12/2013: £104,194
01/12/2014: £109,225
01/12/2015: £117,167
01/12/2016: £123,377
01/12/2017: £133,199
01/12/2018: £140,912
01/12/2019: £145,179
01/12/2020: £150,791
01/12/2021: £171,996
01/12/2022: £193,582
01/12/2023: £194,213
01/12/2024: £203,299
01/12/2025: £202,941
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

13
Primary
1
Secondary
3
Independent
17
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 17 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.9
Avg Attainment 8
-3.8% vs national (42.5)
35.1%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 21 secondary schools in Sandwell

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DY4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£280,000
240 sales
Semi-detached
£195,000
834 sales
Terraced
£180,000
630 sales
Flat
£87,295
399 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Sandwell. For the headline DY4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.2%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Sandwell
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

30/100

Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

Within ½ mile:69 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.4°C
Avg Temperature
850mm
Annual Rainfall
2609h
Sunshine/Year
20.6 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 24.7°C, OvercastHumidity: 27%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
84%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
Co-operative FoodRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5
Dhillon Convenience LtdRetailers - other
5/5
The Tasty PlaiceTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Lifestyle - Midland NewsRetailers - other
4/5
Tiger Tavern Bar & GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

56%
Renewable Energy
88g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

solar 37.4%gas 21.3%wind 19.0%nuclear 13.5%imports 6.2%biomass 2.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

134m
Highabove sea level

At 134m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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