Postcode DY4 0EX is located in a major urban area, within the Princes End ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Ocker Hill area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ocker Hill is £36,400 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park.
Ocker Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Ocker Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ocker Hill is £36,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from DY4 0EX.
Ocker Hill near DY4 0EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £335,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £313,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £54,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £228,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £190,000 |
10 years price trend in Princes End
In the DY4 0EX postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ocker Hill Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Ocker Hill Infant School | Community school | Outstanding | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Jubilee Park Academy | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.