Summerhill Road Tipton, Sandwell
27 addresses across 1 postcode (DY4), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33646660.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 13, E: 2).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Sandwell costs £2,244 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 144 to 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Swanpool Medical Centre, about 360 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 34% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 178 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £122,000 | £102,500 | £125,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £99,500 | £94,000 | £105,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £29,500 | £29,500 | £29,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 19 DY4 9QA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Jun 2024 | 22 DY4 9QA | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 4 DY4 9QA | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2017 | 7 DY4 9QA | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 26 May 2017 | 19 DY4 9QA | Semi-detached | £102,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2016 | 3 DY4 9QA | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 4 DY4 9QA | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 5 DY4 9QA | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 4 DY4 9QA | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 8 DY4 9QA | Semi-detached | £29,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1930-1949 (11); 1900-1929 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Sandwell in 2026-27: Band D £2,244 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,496 | £1,746 | £1,995 | £2,244 | £2,743 | £3,242 | £3,741 | £4,489 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Jerseytex Limited Upper Church Lane Princes end (190 m)
- Land At Strathmore Road, Kingsbury Road, Sandgate Road, Ridgeway Road & Henn Street (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at Tibbington Terrace, Former Princes End Primary School, Tipton (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Brymill Industrial Estate, Brown Lion Street, Tipton (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Adj 1 Parkes Lane Tipton (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Central Avenue, The existing Summerhill Primary School, Tipton (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Wednesbury: up to 147 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Site between Bloomfield Road, Fountain Lane & Bradleys Lane, Tipton, West Midlands (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 144 m and 146 m above sea level (145 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY4 9QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tipton 359,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Coseley 520,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Dudley Port 376,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Horseley Road (West Midlands Metro) | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Dudley Port (West Midlands Metro) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Sedgley Road (West Midlands Metro) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tozer Street Summer Hill | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wednesbury Bus Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Wolverhampton Black Country Route | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 23.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanpool Medical Centre | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Swanpool Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Princes End Dental Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Guest Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Tipton Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Laburnum General Store Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 17 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 40 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,430 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Stella Road Allotments 1.6 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 29 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Victoria Park, Tipton, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.5 km (1 mile) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park, Tipton | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (1 mile) south |
| Priory Park, Dudley | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Weddell Wynd Community Woodland | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Watery Lane Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Rocket Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Rounds Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Dudley Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| The Gorge | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 27 |
6 of the street's 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sandwell: see them on the Sandwell page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Glebefields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Jubilee Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Joseph Turner Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Q3 Academy Tipton | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gospel Oak School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Love Care DY4 9QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Tip Top Foods DY4 9QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Laburnum Stores DY4 9QS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Hong Kong Express DY4 9QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2026 |
| Tipton Nursery DY4 0TB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 4 Good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Polski Sklep DY4 9JA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| The black olive dessert DY4 9JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Simply Convenience DY4 9JA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2020 |
| The Black Olive DY4 9JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Princes End Fryer DY4 9JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Bun & Pizza DY4 9JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Infinity Booze Ltd DY4 9NA | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Costcutter DY4 0SZ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Lo's Garden DY4 9JA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Italian Quality Pizza Kebab and Pasta DY4 0SZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fereday Street (27); On or near Swancroft Road (25); On or near Turner Street (21); On or near Churchfield Avenue (19); On or near Laburnum Road (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 36% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 34% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 16% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, end-terrace (lodged 23 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DY4 9QA: 27 addresses
Nearby streets
Tozer Street · Upper Church Lane · Hickman Road · Turner Street · Wordsworth Close · Ivy Road · St John's Road · Churchfield Avenue · Laburnum Road · Fereday Street · Shakespeare Road · Salter Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.