RUTH CLOSE, DY4 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

DY4 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Ruth Close, 0.8km from Ocker Hill in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, DY4 0AQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 64.1% year-on-year.

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