Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

ALISON CLOSE, DY4 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALISON CLOSE, DY4 0BN.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY4 0BN 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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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY4 0BN spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alison Close, 0.5km from Gospel Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DY4, DY4 0BN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00050731 (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 0BN. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

DY4 0BN has low crime rates — 26 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 offences73
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.2 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.4 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.4 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils0.8 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.9 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.9 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.5 km
  • The Old Bush1.0 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.3 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Fiery Grill & Curry0.7 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.9 km
  • Morning Glory0.6 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.5 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • God's Gift0.9 km
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.9 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.2 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bradleys No1 Pizza0.7 km
  • Singh For Your Supper0.7 km
  • Happy House0.4 km
  • Kings Grill and Pizza0.8 km
  • Glyn Fish Bar0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Coseley2.3 km
  • Tipton2.3 km
  • Dudley Port2.8 km