DY4 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norman Drive, 0.1km from Ocker Hill in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DY4 0BF is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00177452 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORMAN DRIVE, DY4 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORMAN DRIVE, DY4 0BF.
525
32
£ 36,400 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY4 0BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DY4 0BF has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY4 0BF. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 141,000
4 sales · Mean £ 142,997
Terraced
£ 164,995
19 sales · Mean £ 167,549
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY4 0BF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ocker Hill Infant School
Ocker Hill Academy
Jubilee Park Academy
Glebefields Primary School
Gospel Oak School
Wednesbury Oak Academy
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Great Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Greggs Bakery Outlet1.0 km
- Murray Hall Food Pantry0.7 km
- Constantine Convenience0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Esso0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Gospel Oak Tavern0.5 km
- The Goldmine0.3 km
- Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.3 km
- The Dew Drop Inn0.9 km
- Waggon and Horses0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Warburtons Limited Canteen0.9 km
- Jubilee Young Peoples Centre0.8 km
- Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.4 km
- Suttons Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Blessings0.3 km
- Cabin Chippy0.9 km
- Kings Grill and Pizza0.1 km
- The Island House0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tipton2.0 km
- Dudley Port2.2 km
- Coseley2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: DY40BF · Data under Open Government Licence