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DY4 0EZ

Bankfield Road

Great Bridge

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Detailed insights for DY4 0EZ

Overview

Postcode DY4 0EZ is located in a major urban area, within the Great Bridge ward of Sandwell in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Ocker Hill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year. The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Ocker Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Ocker Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from DY4 0EZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ocker Hill near DY4 0EZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 0EZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Wednesbury Central (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DY4 0EZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJubilee ParkLargeWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
376
Population density
2,942.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.33(-14%)
Other theft
6.29(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.4(-40%)
Public order
3.77(-38%)
Vehicle crime
3.77(-42%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
66.04%
Indian
81
21.66%
Other Asian
15
4.01%
Other
11
2.94%
African
9
2.41%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
22.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
21.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
53.68%
Owns with a mortgage
55
40.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.68%
Shared ownership
1
0.74%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Great Bridge

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £239K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£292,500£278
Semi-Detached34£216,000£262
Terraced26£200,000£240
Flats17£110,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Great Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,000£73,500£125,000£98,500
2017£169,995£73,038£125,995£108,750
2018£196,250£66,000£135,000£127,995
2019£218,250£81,000£140,000£110,250
2020£239,000£72,500£163,500£149,000
2021£246,250£90,000£170,500£165,000
2022£250,000£100,000£197,000£175,000
2023£303,500£117,500£200,000£192,000
2024£280,000£105,000£209,000£179,000
2025£320,000£111,725£215,000£200,000
2026£292,500£110,000£217,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£126£143£121
2017£184£121£157£138
2018£188£136£177£157
2019£199£134£181£162
2020£217£162£188£171
2021£232£162£191£180
2022£268£168£234£221
2023£283£192£236£219
2024£280£174£240£211
2025£279£195£254£235
2026£331£157£243£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Great Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Great Bridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0EZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0EZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202612, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
05 Dec 202515, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
10 Jul 202511, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EZTerracedFreehold£320,000
28 Mar 202519, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EZTerracedFreehold£218,000
31 Mar 202518, Bankfield Road, Tipton, DY4 0EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000

Schools

In the DY4 0EZ postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 0EZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOcker Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOcker Hill AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryJubilee Park AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 0EZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 0EZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miRaj Food and WinesMoors Mill Lane, Sandwell, DY4 0LDWalking directions to Raj Food and Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district.

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,244
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DY4 0EZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Will Gill

Great Bridge - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardGreat BridgeE05001267
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ocker HillE02002051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 009AE01009982
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 0EZ

Is DY4 0EZ (Ocker Hill) safe?

The area around DY4 0EZ records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near DY4 0EZ?

The median sale price around DY4 0EZ in Ocker Hill is £205,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 0EZ?

There are 14 schools close to DY4 0EZ, including Ocker Hill Infant School (Outstanding), Ocker Hill Academy and Jubilee Park Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DY4 0EZ?

The closest station to DY4 0EZ is Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro), about 854 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY4 0EZ?

DY4 0EZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DY4 0EZ (Ocker Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tipton and Wednesbury covering DY4 0EZ is Antonia Bance (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Gill (Conservative and Unionist Party).