Postcode DY4 7NZ 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 57.7 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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.
The average income per household in Ocker Hill is £41,114 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DY4 7NZ.
Ocker Hill near DY4 7NZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Dudley Port | N/A | Walking directions to Dudley Port |
| 0.6 mi | Tipton | N/A | Walking directions to Tipton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Joseph Turner Playing Fields | Large | Walking directions to Joseph Turner Playing Fields |
| 0.2 mi | Horseley Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Horseley Road Open Space |
| 0 mi | Sundial Park | Small | Walking directions to Sundial Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £327,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £108,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £206,400 |
| Terraced | 24 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Great Bridge
In the DY4 7NZ postcode area, located within Ocker Hill, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DY4 7NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | Walking directions to Bains Stores |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Horseley Road, Sandwell, DY4 7NB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Jarmark Convenience Store | Dudley Port, Sandwell, DY4 7PP | Walking directions to Jarmark Convenience Store |
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.