Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

OCKER HILL ROAD, DY4 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OCKER HILL ROAD, DY4 0DP.

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Population

525

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /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 0DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DY4 0DP has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

DY4 0DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ocker Hill Road, 0.2km from Ocker Hill in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DY4 0DP is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00177452 (shared with 13 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 0DP. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.4%
Asian / British Asian8.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.6%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

DY4 0DP has low crime rates — 27 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 offences87
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.3 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.3 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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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.6 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.6 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils1.1 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.9 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.7 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Esso0.3 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.4 km
  • The Goldmine0.4 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.2 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Happy House0.9 km
  • Blessings0.4 km
  • The Island House0.7 km
  • Cabin Chippy0.8 km
  • Kings Grill and Pizza0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.9 km
  • Suttons Cafe0.8 km
  • Jubilee Young Peoples Centre0.8 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.0 km
  • Dudley Port2.2 km
  • Coseley2.6 km