Tile Cross Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B33 0LY is located in the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Hodge Hill. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, B33 0LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B33 0LW, B33 0LZ, B37 5ET, B33 0LN, B33 0NE, B33 0NA, B33 0LP, B37 5BD, B37 5BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B33 0LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.2% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.8% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B33 0LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 55.9% | 20.4% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21% | 13.4% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Separated | 8.6% | 5.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 22% | 21% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 11.5% | 31.7% | 20.2% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 35.4% | 18.1% | -17.3% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B33 0LY this area, 42.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 10.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 66.1% | 42.6% | -23.5% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 13.8% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -23.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 65.2% | -25.9% | 81.4% | -16.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 83.7% | -12.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 83.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.6% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.2% | 76.7% | -18.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tile Cross Road was 172.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% higher than the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tile Cross Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross and the 657th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Leominster House, 230 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2014-09-19 | £67,861 |
| Flat 23 Leominster House, 230 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2006-03-17 | £83,877 |
| Flat 22 Leominster House, 230 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,600 | 2004-09-30 | £99,719 |
| Flat 25 Leominster House, 230 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2004-07-30 | £71,439 |
| Flat 23 Leominster House, 230 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2002-03-27 | £53,053 |
B33 0LY area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green Nursery School 117 Garretts Green Lane , Sheldon B26 2JL | 4out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shirestone Academy Shirestone Road , Tile Cross B33 0DH | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School East Meadway , Tile Cross B33 0AU | - not rated | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordbridge Community Primary School Crabtree Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5BU | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Bosworth Drive , Chelmsley Wood B37 5DP | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gossey Lane Academy Gossey Lane , Kitts Green B33 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Academy Solihull Chapelhouse Road , Chelmsey Wood B37 5JS | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tile Cross Academy Gressel Lane , Tile Cross B33 9UF | 1out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5GA | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | 1out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Chelmsley Road , Chelmsley Wood B37 5FD | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 2out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre for Accelerated Learning Sheldon Hall Avenue , Tile Cross B33 0HA | - not rated | 598 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leycroft Academy Gressel Lane , B33 9UF | - not rated | 889 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallmoor School 50 Scholars Gate , Kitts Green B33 0DL | 1out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL 170 PACKINGTON AVENUE , SHARD END B34 7RD | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Cafe and Sandwich Bar | 87 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 569 yd | |
| Chocbox Desserts | 11 Bell Lane, Shard End | 585 yd | |
| Kutum Bari - Kitts Green | 98 Bell Lane, Shard End | 686 yd | |
| Top Munch Birmingham | 17A Fortnum Close, Birmingham | 789 yd | |
| Olympic Cafe | 50 East Meadway, Birmingham | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Public House | The White Hart, 331 Gressel Lane | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House | 259 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Seagull Fish Bar | 265 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Rajmah Indian Kitchen | 261 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham | 195 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 149 Bosworth Drive, Fordbridge | 549 yd | |
| Ideal Chippy | 19 Bell Lane, Shard End | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Local Limited | Bains, 312 Tile Cross Road | 463 yd | |
| Lidl | 317 Mackadown Lane, Shard End | 770 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapelhouse Recreation Ground (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Whitesmore School (Closed) Chapelhouse Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 554 yd |
| Shirestone Academy SHIRESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Grace Academy Solihull CHAPELHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| B-Active (Kitts Green) 42-44 42-44 EAST MEADWAY | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Mackadown Sports And Social Club MACKADOWN LANE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| G & A Fitness Centre (Closed) Granby Business Park Granby Business Park Granby Avenue | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Tile Cross Academy GRESSEL LANE | 994 yd | |
| John Henry Newman Catholic College CHELMSLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.