DY4 0BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bilston Road, 0.5km from Gospel Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.
For families considering a move, DY4 0BY represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k.
Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00050731 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BILSTON ROAD, DY4 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILSTON ROAD, DY4 0BY.
241
51
£ 37,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DY4 0BY 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.
Area Character
DY4 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 91% 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 0BY. The average age is 50.5. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Detached
£ 149,500
4 sales · Mean £ 149,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY4 0BY 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.
school Local Schools
Gospel Oak School
Wednesbury Oak Academy
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
Ocker Hill Academy
Ocker Hill Infant School
Glebefields Primary School
Jubilee Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Goldmine1.0 km
- Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.4 km
- The Gospel Oak Tavern0.2 km
- Rocketpool Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Blessings1.0 km
- Bradleys No1 Pizza0.8 km
- Singh For Your Supper0.8 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- Kings Grill and Pizza0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Fiery Grill & Curry0.7 km
- Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.9 km
- Morning Glory0.7 km
- Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.7 km
- Warburtons Limited Canteen0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.6 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs Bakery Outlet0.9 km
- Constantine Convenience0.2 km
- Ocker Hill Store0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tipton2.3 km
- Coseley2.4 km
- Dudley Port2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY40BY · Data under Open Government Licence