Living in DY4, Sandwell
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DY4 in Sandwell. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sandwell: £205,743, up 0.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around DY4
95 recorded home sales on the streets around central DY4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £28,190 to £340,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ROSEMARY ROAD, DY4 8TH | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 57 FERGUSON DRIVE, DY4 7NS | flat-maisonette | £121,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 7 BROOKFIELD WAY, DY4 0NE | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 31 ARTHUR ROAD, DY4 0NJ | terraced | £225,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 10 WARREN CLOSE, DY4 9PG | flat-maisonette | £81,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 17 HURSEY DRIVE, DY4 8TN | detached | £302,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
77 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Old Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Joseph Turner Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Jubilee Park Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
56 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Priory Park Community School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near DY4, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
361 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DY4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sandwell's figures.
Common questions about DY4
What is the average house price in DY4?
The average sold price in Sandwell is £205,743 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DY4?
Prices in Sandwell are up 0.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DY4?
The median of 95 recorded sales around central DY4 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £28,190 to £340,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DY4?
77 schools sit within 3 miles of central DY4, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DY4?
361 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DY4 at risk of flooding?
Central DY4 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DY4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £220,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 361 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DY4 safe?
361 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DY4 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DY4 or WV14, DY4 or DY1, DY4 or B70.
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