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Ocker Hill

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

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ocker Hill Population

6,169

Population density

5,766 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£310,000	£229,000	£265,000	£320,000	£328,000
Flats	2	£41,000	£32,900	£36,500	£45,500	£49,100
Semi-Detached	7	£245,000	£99,500	£152,500	£265,000	£282,500
Terraced	14	£201,250	£163,250	£189,750	£205,000	£219,550

10 years median price trend in Ocker Hill

All postcodes in Ocker Hill

DY40UW

Ocker Hill Road

DY40XH

South Road

DY40RX

Woodhall Close

DY40SP

Shelley Avenue

DY40NA

Welch Close

DY40RP

Henn Street

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail