Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

MARGARET VALE, DY4 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET VALE, DY4 0DH.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DY4 0DH — age 43, 86% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.

home £219,250 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DY4 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Margaret Vale, 0.5km from Ocker Hill in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, DY4 0DH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, down 8.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00050733 (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 0DH. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,125

6 sales · Mean £ 217,291

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

DY4 0DH has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Criminal damage and arson16
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.5 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.5 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.6 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.9 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.0 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils1.1 km
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Holyhead Primary Academy

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.8 km
  • Esso0.4 km
  • H & V Convenience Store Ltd0.6 km
  • Ockerhill Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.6 km
  • The Goldmine0.6 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.6 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.4 km
  • Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.6 km
  • Suttons Cafe0.5 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Glyn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Blessings0.6 km
  • The Island House0.8 km
  • Kings Grill and Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.5 km
  • Dudley Port2.7 km
  • Coseley3.0 km