Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

KIDD CROFT, DY4 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIDD CROFT, DY4 0AF.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DY4 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY4 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

home £261,500 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY4 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Kidd Croft, 0.8km from Leabrook in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00050735 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY4 0AF. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Semi-Detached

£ 248,000

1 sales · Mean £ 248,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DY4 0AF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.7 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.7 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils0.8 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.8 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.0 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils1.2 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Goldmine0.8 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.9 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.8 km
  • Waggon and Horses1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Blessings0.8 km
  • Uncle Samuel's0.9 km
  • Glyn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Kings Grill and Pizza0.9 km
  • The Island House1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Online Poundshop Limited0.8 km
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Wednesbury Service Station0.8 km
  • Wednesbury Service Station0.8 km
  • Esso0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bab's Cafe1.0 km
  • Spices0.9 km
  • The Metal Centre0.8 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.1 km
  • Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.8 km
  • Dudley Port2.9 km
  • Coseley3.2 km