Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

DY4 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DY4 0BP.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY4 0BP 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in DY4 0BP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DY4 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wednesbury Oak in Tipton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00050734 (shared with 6 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 0BP. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around DY4 0BP is moderate at 53 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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Criminal damage and arson37
Vehicle crime26
Shoplifting18
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.2 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.4 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.8 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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Summerhill Primary Academy

Good813 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Murry Hall Community Trust0.5 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.3 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.5 km
  • Simply Convenience0.6 km
  • Bilston News0.9 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.5 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.5 km
  • The Tilted Barrel0.8 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Princes End Fryer0.6 km
  • The Dessert Stop0.5 km
  • Black Olive0.6 km
  • Princes End Pizza0.5 km
  • Happy House0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.6 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton1.7 km
  • Coseley2.0 km
  • Dudley Port2.3 km