Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

OLGA DRIVE, DY4 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLGA DRIVE, DY4 0BG.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
workEmployment
10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DY4 0BG spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DY4 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Olga Drive, 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 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00050737 (shared with 3 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 0BG. 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

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 221,000

1 sales · Mean £ 221,000

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

DY4 0BG has low crime rates — 25 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 offences66
Vehicle crime17
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.3 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.5 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.5 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.5 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils0.7 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.8 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Greggs Bakery Outlet0.9 km
  • Murray Hall Food Pantry0.8 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.6 km
  • Esso0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.2 km
  • The Goldmine0.7 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.1 km
  • Waggon and Horses0.9 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Happy House0.7 km
  • Glyn Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Blessings0.7 km
  • The Island House0.9 km
  • Cabin Chippy0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.8 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Suttons Cafe0.9 km
  • Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.2 km
  • Dudley Port2.5 km
  • Coseley2.5 km