Tipton is a town located within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell in the West Midlands. Positioned between Birmingham and Wolverhampton, Tipton has a long industrial heritage that has shaped its character and local identity. Traditionally known as part of the Black Country, Tipton developed rapidly during the Industrial Revolution through coal mining, ironworks, and metal industries. The area today features a blend of red-brick terraced housing, post-war developments, and new-build communities alongside canals that nod to its historical transport links.