Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

GOSPEL OAK ROAD, DY4 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSPEL OAK ROAD, DY4 0DN.

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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 0DN 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 0DN — 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 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gospel Oak Road, 0.2km from Gospel Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY4 0DN 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. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0DN 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 0DN. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

7 sales · Mean £ 135,428

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

DY4 0DN has low crime rates — 31 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 offences89
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.4 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.4 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.5 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.5 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.5 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.5 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils1.0 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.8 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.6 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Esso0.4 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.3 km
  • The Goldmine0.5 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.1 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Blessings0.5 km
  • The Island House0.8 km
  • Cabin Chippy0.8 km
  • Kings Grill and Pizza0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.9 km
  • Suttons Cafe0.9 km
  • Jubilee Young Peoples Centre0.9 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.0 km
  • Dudley Port2.3 km
  • Coseley2.5 km