DY4 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Violet Croft, 0.4km from Ocker Hill 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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.
Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00050742 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIOLET CROFT, DY4 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIOLET CROFT, DY4 0DB.
264
43
£ 37,000 /yr
56%
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
No single demographic signal dominates DY4 0DB — age 43, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DY4 0DB. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DY4 0DB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ocker Hill Infant School
Ocker Hill Academy
Gospel Oak School
Wednesbury Oak Academy
Jubilee Park Academy
Glebefields Primary School
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Murray Hall Food Pantry0.9 km
- Constantine Convenience0.7 km
- Esso0.4 km
- H & V Convenience Store Ltd0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Gospel Oak Tavern0.4 km
- The Goldmine0.5 km
- Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.3 km
- Waggon and Horses0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy House1.0 km
- Glyn Fish Bar0.9 km
- Blessings0.5 km
- Kings Grill and Pizza0.4 km
- The Island House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Warburtons Limited Canteen0.6 km
- Peaky Bites Takeaway Café0.7 km
- Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.8 km
- Suttons Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tipton2.3 km
- Dudley Port2.5 km
- Coseley2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: DY40DB · Data under Open Government Licence