Postcode DY4 0JU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 74.6 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Joseph Turner Playing Fields.
Ocker Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Ocker Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 0JU.
Ocker Hill near DY4 0JU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Dudley Port | N/A | Walking directions to Dudley Port |
| 1 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Joseph Turner Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Joseph Turner Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.5 mi | Walker's Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Walker's Hall Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £380,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Bridge
In the DY4 0JU postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 0JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Raj Food and Wines | Moors Mill Lane, Sandwell, DY4 0LD | Walking directions to Raj Food and Wines |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Horseley Road, Sandwell, DY4 7NB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 119 Horseley Heath, Tipton, DY4 7AH | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.