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 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 0.5 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 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Ocker Hill is £36,400 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.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Great Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £400,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £109,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £195,000 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bains Stores | Spring Street, Sandwell, DY4 8TG | |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Horseley Road, Sandwell, DY4 7NB | |
| 0.5 mi | Jarmark Convenience Store | Dudley Port, Sandwell, DY4 7PP |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | English Oak | Upper Church Lane, Sandwell, DY4 9PF | |
| 0.4 mi | The Harrier | Welch Close, Sandwell, DY4 0NA | |
| 0.5 mi | The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Heath, Sandwell, DY4 7QT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.