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Ocker Hill

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About

Ocker Hill is a residential district in the northern part of Sandwell, characterised by its terraced housing and proximity to industrial land. The area is defined by the major roads of the Birmingham New Road and the M5 motorway, which frame its boundaries. A local landmark is the preserved Ocker Hill Pumping Station chimney, a remnant of the area's historical infrastructure.

The landscape is marked by the Tame Valley Canal, which runs through the area, and several large reservoirs. Open spaces include Victoria Park and the larger Sheepwash Urban Park, which incorporates playing fields and wetland habitats along the River Tame.

Area overview

On average Ocker Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year. There are 4 schools in Ocker Hill: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ocker Hill is home to around 6,169 people, with a population density of about 5,766.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ocker Hill Population
6,169
Population density
5,766 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.66(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+36%)
Vehicle crime
6.32(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.51(-51%)
Public order
4.54(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,716
76.45%
Indian
326
5.28%
Other White
228
3.7%
African
171
2.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
135
2.19%
Total population: 6,169

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,616
35.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
688
15.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
684
15.19%
Level 3 (A level)
629
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
551
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 4,503

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
830
37.05%
Owns with a mortgage
458
20.45%
Owns outright
458
20.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
10.04%
Other social rented
218
9.73%
Total households: 2,240

Property prices in Ocker Hill

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £202,750 in Ocker Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ocker Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ocker Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£310,000
Flats2£41,000
Semi-Detached7£245,000
Terraced14£201,250

10 years median price trend in Ocker Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ocker Hill.

All postcodes in Ocker Hill

DY40ET

Toll End Road

DY40WF

Arthur Jones Close

DY40QB

Addenbrook Way

DY40QF

Nutley Drive

DY40RJ

Powis Avenue

DY40XJ

West Road

DY40DS

Gospel Oak Road

DY40YA

Coronation Road

DY40XD

St Marks Road

DY40DZ

Gilson Street

DY40JT

Moseley Street

DY40QH

Narraway Grove

DY40ST

St Marks Road

DY40UJ

Spring Street

DY40NE

Brookfield Way

DY40WE

Bolton Rise

DY40XT

Windsor Road

DY40HE

Toll End Road

DY40JH

Toll End Road

DY40LR

Bourne Avenue

DY40LH

Walker Street

DY40RA

Beech Crescent

DY40EY

Bankfield Road

DY40RU

Waring Road

DY40LB

Walker Street

DY40RS

Kingsway Avenue

DY40AA

Gospel Oak Road

DY40RE

Cupfields Avenue

DY47NZ

Great Bridge

DY40DR

Gospel Oak Road

DY40FA

Henn Street

DY40QG

Eyston Avenue

DY40BF

Norman Drive

DY40QQ

Steadman Croft

DY40UN

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XE

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XS

Palethorpe Road

DY40QD

Colville Close

DY40RW

Powis Avenue

DY40XZ

Hall Lane

DY40EG

Toll End Road

DY40XW

Hall Lane

DY40JY

Cotterills Road

DY40DP

Ocker Hill Road

DY40RH

Powis Avenue

DY40SU

St Marks Road

DY40LA

Cotterills Road

DY40RQ

Powis Avenue

DY40XR

Dick Sheppard Avenue

DY40HB

Bayleys Lane

DY40RB

Highfield Road

DY40UQ

Solari Close

DY40XG

East Road

DY40JP

Bridge Avenue

DY40LQ

Webb Road

DY40QX

Highfield Road

DY40SN

St Mark's Road

DY40SR

Chaucer Avenue

DY40US

Spring Street

DY40XN

Hall Lane

DY40EU

Toll End Road

DY40JR

Holland Street

DY40LP

Bourne Avenue

DY40QT

Highfield Road

DY40SX

Sandgate Road

DY40QY

Cupfields Avenue

DY40JX

Farm Road

DY40LG

Webb Road

DY40QE

Burkitt Drive

DY40JS

Walker Street

DY40EX

Toll End Road

DY40QZ

Primrose Avenue

DY40RG

Cupfields Crescent

DY40JZ

Cotterills Road

DY40JU

Walker Street

DY40UP

Allcock Street

DY40LJ

Woodard Road

DY40XP

Coronation Road

DY40XQ

North Road

DY40SY

St Marks Road

DY40EZ

Bankfield Road

DY40LL

Nock Street

DY40NG

Glebefields Road

DY40PS

Roland Vernon Way

DY40SS

Henderson Walk

DY40XB

St Marks Road

DY40YB

Waen Close

DY40XF

North Road

DY40UR

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XU

Coronation Road

DY40HD

Toll End Road

DY40RF

Cupfields Avenue

DY40RL

Powis Avenue

DY40RZ

Sandgate Road

DY40UT

Ocker Hill Road

DY40YE

Mott Close

DY40XL

Hall Lane

DY40JW

Bridge Road

DY40RD

Powis Avenue

DY40UL

Spring Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.