Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

THE OAKS, DY4 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OAKS, DY4 0AD.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY4 0AD 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.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DY4 0AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £152k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DY4 0AD is a safe, established residential area on The Oaks, 0.3km from Gospel Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00050740 (shared with 9 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 0AD. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

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

DY4 0AD 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.

Violence and sexual offences53
Vehicle crime20
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft9
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.2 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.3 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.7 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.7 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.7 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Murry Hall Community Trust0.8 km
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.8 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.8 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Goldmine0.8 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.2 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.0 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Blessings0.8 km
  • Bradleys No1 Pizza1.0 km
  • Singh For Your Supper1.0 km
  • Happy House0.6 km
  • Cabin Chippy0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Fiery Grill & Curry1.0 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.7 km
  • Morning Glory0.9 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.1 km
  • Coseley2.4 km
  • Dudley Port2.5 km