DY4 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Catherton Close, 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 0DQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00050737 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERTON CLOSE, DY4 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERTON CLOSE, DY4 0DQ.
286
44
£ 37,000 /yr
59%
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
DY4 0DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY4 0DQ. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 147,500
10 sales · Mean £ 177,450
Terraced
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 143,333
Detached
£ 200,000
4 sales · Mean £ 197,500
Flat
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY4 0DQ has low crime rates — 21 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
Wednesbury Oak Academy
Jubilee Park Academy
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
Glebefields Primary School
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Constantine Convenience0.6 km
- Esso0.5 km
- H & V Convenience Store Ltd0.5 km
- Ockerhill Convenience Store0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Gospel Oak Tavern0.4 km
- The Goldmine0.6 km
- Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.4 km
- Waggon and Horses0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Warburtons Limited Canteen0.5 km
- Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.9 km
- Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.7 km
- Suttons Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Glyn Fish Bar0.8 km
- Blessings0.6 km
- Kings Grill and Pizza0.5 km
- The Island House0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tipton2.5 km
- Dudley Port2.7 km
- Coseley2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY40DQ · Data under Open Government Licence