Town Pop. 44,330

Living in Tipton: Liveability Score 72/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tipton comes out at 72/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 90/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 21/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the DY4 postcode district scores higher. Tipton leads all 3. That sits 22 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (96), lifestyle (86) and healthcare (85) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see DY4 postcode district.

72
OUT OF 100
Good
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Tipton scores 72 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DY4 0AA DY4 4AF DY4 7AA DY4 8AA DY4 9AB DY4 WS10 WV14

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
118.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 2,389 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Vehicle crime 496 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 452 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Shoplifting 416 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 267 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 1,224 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 164 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 140 crimes
  3. 3 Clarkes Grove 111 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 14.6 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
63
Green Space 93
Parks Ample 78
Sports Pitches Ample 33
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 28

Services

Schools
78
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 36 in area · 72 within 4km
25Good1Requires Improvement10Ungraded
  • Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Foxyards Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Great Bridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holyhead Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Joseph Turner Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Jubilee Park AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Kates Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Loxdale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Moorcroft Wood AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
85
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital2.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital2.7 mi
New Cross Hospital3.4 mi
Hospital waitsSandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.8%
5 GP surgeries in area 23 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,670 patients per GP
5dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Sandwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 822 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed5.7%Retired16.6%Student5.5%Other inactive19.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.3%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary46.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications31.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership49.3%
Among the most-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sandwell · 2026-27
A £1,496
B £1,745
C £1,995
D £2,244
E £2,743
F £3,241
G £3,740
H £4,488
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
90
Tipton 0.5 mi
Dudley Port 0.7 mi
Coseley 1.5 mi
J9 M6 3.1 mi
J2 M5 3.1 mi
J9 M6 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
86
Pubs & Bars Ample 24
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 18
Retail Shopping Ample 135
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £200,000 133
Detached £245,000 13
Semi-detached £207,500 55
Terraced £190,250 48
Flat / Maisonette £107,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£76k £153k £233k £310k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Coseley 70 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bilston (Wolverhampton) 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wednesbury 69 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rowley Regis 72 2.5 mi away ⇄
Darlaston 66 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Bromwich 69 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 3.0 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Sandwell) 72 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blackheath 67 3.9 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tipton a nice place to live?

Yes, Tipton is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Tipton is 72/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tipton?

Tipton has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 5,244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tipton?

Among the top-rated schools in Tipton are Beechwood Church of England Primary School, Christ Church CofE Primary School and Foxyards Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 36 rated schools in Tipton in total.

What are house prices like in Tipton?

The current median house price in Tipton is £200,000, around 30% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £245,000, semi-detached £207,500, terraced £190,250, flat £107,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 133 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tipton in context

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Postcode districts in Tipton

DY4 71 ⇄
WS10 69 ⇄
WV14 66 ⇄

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