Postcode DY4 0UR 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 high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year. The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 1.3 miles away. There are 13 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 2,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Ocker Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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 per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from DY4 0UR.
Ocker Hill near DY4 0UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dudley Port located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walker's Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Walker's Hall Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £335,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £313,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £56,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £232,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Princes End
In the DY4 0UR postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Sandwell district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.