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DY4 0UT

Ocker Hill Road

Princes End

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Overview

Postcode DY4 0UT 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 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Ocker Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ocker Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from DY4 0UT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DY4 0UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

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

Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Great Bridge (West Midlands Metro)
1 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 0UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGospel Oak Canal Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park
0.4 miJubilee ParkLargeWalking directions to Jubilee Park
0.3 miWalker's Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Walker's Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
527
Population density
6,620.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.23(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.74(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.99(+64%)
Vehicle crime
11.24(+73%)
Public order
3(-50%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
401
75.95%
Indian
34
6.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
3.6%
Other White
18
3.41%
Caribbean
15
2.84%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
122
33.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
68
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
16.53%
Level 3 (A level)
55
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
27.75%
Other social rented
46
24.08%
Social rents from council
44
23.04%
Owns outright
30
15.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
7.85%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Princes End

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £259K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Princes End area, with individual transactions ranging from £28,190 up to £318,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£283,500£279
Semi-Detached34£237,500£287
Terraced24£200,000£238
Flats7£75,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£60,000£125,000£104,750
2017£145,500£56,748£122,000£111,250
2018£207,498£53,000£139,995£116,000
2019£229,998£39,000£149,973£124,500
2020£200,000£95,000£148,000£126,500
2021£223,000£84,500£165,000£140,000
2022£236,000£70,000£190,500£151,500
2023£323,500£113,125£200,000£180,000
2024£250,000£93,000£208,000£187,000
2025£293,500£56,000£235,000£192,500
2026£285,000£89,000£272,500£207,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£92£145£130
2017£181£114£155£139
2018£208£81£196£153
2019£219£67£171£164
2020£262£141£191£175
2021£239£132£216£170
2022£252£140£244£204
2023£296£151£260£225
2024£298£135£247£226
2025£281£73£275£253
2026£291£185£291£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Princes End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DY4 0UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202549, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
28 Mar 202557, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
18 May 2026106, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DWDetachedLeasehold£252,000
06 Feb 2026148, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
06 Oct 2025148, Gospel Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the DY4 0UT postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DY4 0UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOcker Hill Infant SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryOcker Hill AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryJubilee Park AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DY4 0UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAsdaWednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BPWalking directions to Asda

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 0UT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Archer Williams

Princes End - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Antonia Bance

Tipton and Wednesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictSandwellE08000028
Parliamentary ConstituencyTipton and WednesburyE14001547
WardPrinces EndE05001274
ParishSandwell, unparished areaE43000182
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ocker HillE02002051
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sandwell 009DE01010037
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DY4 0UT

Is DY4 0UT (Ocker Hill) safe?

The area around DY4 0UT records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0UT?

The median sale price around DY4 0UT in Ocker Hill is £210,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DY4 0UT?

There are 15 schools close to DY4 0UT, 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 0UT?

The closest station to DY4 0UT is Wednesbury Parkway (West Midlands Metro), about 1,210 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around DY4 0UT?

DY4 0UT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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