Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

OAK CLOSE, DY4 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, DY4 0AY.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

49

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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 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DY4 0AY's 68% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 64.9% year-on-year.

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

DY4 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Close, 0.4km 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 diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £62k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 64.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00050738 (shared with 5 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 0AY. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 49,000

11 sales · Mean £ 52,295

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

DY4 0AY 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 offences64
Vehicle crime23
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.2 km
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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.3 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.5 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.7 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.9 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.9 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Murry Hall Community Trust0.8 km
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.7 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.4 km
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.2 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Princes End Fryer0.9 km
  • The Dessert Stop0.9 km
  • Bradleys No1 Pizza0.8 km
  • Singh For Your Supper0.8 km
  • Black Olive0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Fiery Grill & Curry0.9 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.8 km
  • Morning Glory0.7 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.1 km
  • Coseley2.2 km
  • Dudley Port2.6 km