Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

MORETON CLOSE, DY4 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORETON CLOSE, DY4 0DG.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DY4 0DG 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DY4 0DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 82% 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.

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

DY4 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Moreton Close, 0.6km from Gospel Oak in Tipton. Administratively it sits within Princes End ward and the West Bromwich West constituency.

For families considering a move, DY4 0DG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DY4 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00050732 (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 0DG. The average age is 47.9. 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 Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DY4 0DG has low crime rates — 29 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 offences71
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft9
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Gospel Oak School

Inadequate1261 pupils0.1 km
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Wednesbury Oak Academy

Good430 pupils0.6 km
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St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Good295 pupils0.6 km
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Moorcroft Wood Primary School

Good258 pupils0.6 km
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Ocker Hill Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.8 km
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Ocker Hill Infant School

Outstanding233 pupils0.8 km
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Glebefields Primary School

Requires Improvement418 pupils1.0 km
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Jubilee Park Academy

Good210 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Glyn Off Licence & Convenience Store0.5 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Kendrick News & Off Licence0.9 km
  • Constantine Convenience0.3 km
  • Esso0.8 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Fiery Grill & Curry0.7 km
  • Warburtons Limited Canteen0.7 km
  • Morning Glory0.8 km
  • Rocket Pools Inn And Restaurant0.8 km
  • Adient Seating (Servest Catering)0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Glyn Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Happy House0.7 km
  • Blessings1.0 km
  • Bradleys No1 Pizza0.9 km
  • Singh For Your Supper0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Gospel Oak Tavern0.3 km
  • The Goldmine1.0 km
  • Tipton Sports Academy Social Club0.5 km
  • Rocketpool Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tipton2.5 km
  • Coseley2.6 km
  • Dudley Port2.9 km