Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GRAHAM CLOSE, DY4 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAHAM CLOSE, DY4 0BB.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

48

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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 0BB 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DY4 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% 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.

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

DY4 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Graham Close, 0.2km from Gospel Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, DY4 0BB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00050740 (shared with 9 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 0BB. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

Terraced

£ 109,522

2 sales · Mean £ 109,522

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

DY4 0BB 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 offences55
Vehicle crime19
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft10
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.3 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.3 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.6 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.6 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.7 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 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
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.8 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.8 km
  • Simply Convenience1.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Goldmine0.8 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.1 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.1 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Blessings0.8 km
  • Princes End Fryer1.0 km
  • The Dessert Stop1.0 km
  • Singh For Your Supper1.0 km
  • Black Olive1.0 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.6 km
  • Morning Glory0.9 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.1 km
  • Coseley2.4 km
  • Dudley Port2.5 km