Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

WELLS CLOSE, DY4 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLS CLOSE, DY4 0AP.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY4 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DY4 0AP is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 13.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY4 0AP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wells Close, 0.3km from Wednesbury Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, DY4 0AP represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 13.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00050738 (shared with 5 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 0AP. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 209,997

4 sales · Mean £ 216,748

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

DY4 0AP has low crime rates — 25 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 offences53
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.1 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.4 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.4 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.7 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.0 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils1.0 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Murry Hall Community Trust0.8 km
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.6 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.5 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.4 km
  • The Old Bush0.9 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Princes End Fryer0.8 km
  • The Dessert Stop0.8 km
  • Black Olive0.8 km
  • Princes End Pizza0.8 km
  • Happy House0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Fiery Grill & Curry0.9 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.8 km
  • Morning Glory0.7 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.0 km
  • Tipton2.0 km
  • Dudley Port2.6 km