Postcode DY4 0XR 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 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year. The nearest station is Tipton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest large park is The Railer.
Ocker Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 268 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Ocker Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 0XR.
Ocker Hill near DY4 0XR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tipton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Railer | Large | Walking directions to The Railer |
| 0.4 mi | Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Gospel Oak Canal Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee 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 0XR postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 0XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, DY4 0BP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Sandwell, DY4 9HQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.