DY4 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on Hopton Close, 0.7km from Ocker Hill in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 75.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00050733 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOPTON CLOSE, DY4 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPTON CLOSE, DY4 0DJ.
390
43
£ 37,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DY4 0DJ — age 43, 86% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £140k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 75.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY4 0DJ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 112,500
2 sales · Mean £ 112,500
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
7 sales · Mean £ 140,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY4 0DJ has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Gospel Oak School
Ocker Hill Infant School
Ocker Hill Academy
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
Wednesbury Oak Academy
Jubilee Park Academy
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Holyhead Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Constantine Convenience0.7 km
- Esso0.6 km
- H & V Convenience Store Ltd0.6 km
- Ockerhill Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Gospel Oak Tavern0.5 km
- The Goldmine0.7 km
- Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.6 km
- Waggon and Horses0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Warburtons Limited Canteen0.3 km
- The Metal Centre0.9 km
- Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.6 km
- Suttons Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Glyn Fish Bar0.8 km
- Blessings0.7 km
- The Island House0.9 km
- Kings Grill and Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tipton2.6 km
- Dudley Port2.8 km
- Coseley2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: DY40DJ · Data under Open Government Licence