Tanhouse Lane is in Halesowen and in Dudley district. B63 2JG is located in the Cradley North & Wollescote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tanhouse Lane, Halesowen, B63 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B63 2DG, B63 2NL, B63 2NA, B63 2JS, B63 2JE, B63 2NJ, B63 2JN, B63 2LP, B63 2LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B63 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 35.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 46.2% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 46.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 21.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 86.6% | 86.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 92.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanhouse Lane was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.3% higher than the Belle Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanhouse Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Belle Vale and the 216th highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Tanhouse Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-07-22 | £295,662 |
| 55 Tanhouse Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2006-12-18 | £323,554 |
| 55 Tanhouse Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2002-01-18 | £216,101 |
| 53 Tanhouse Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 1999-02-26 | £263,286 |
| 53 Tanhouse Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,950 | 1998-06-05 | £223,641 |
B63 2JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Colley Lane , B63 2TN | 2out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Church Road , Cradley B63 2UL | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caslon Primary Community School Beeches View Avenue , B63 2ES | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollescote Primary School Drummond Road , Wollescote DY9 8YA | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timbertree Academy Valley Road , B64 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Richmond Street , B63 4BB | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Forge Academy Wrights Lane , B64 6QU | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Earls High School Furnace Lane , B63 3SL | 4out of 4 | 3,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halesowen College Whittingham Road , B63 3NA | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 4,197 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westminster School Hawes Lane , B65 9AL | 4out of 4 | 4,416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 4,440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 4,717 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Park Road, Cradley | 259 yd | |
| Rainbow Street | 130 Colley Gate, Cradley | 293 yd | |
| Lime Gardens Retirement Village | Benjamin Drive, Cradley | 373 yd | |
| Woodland Magic Coffeeshop | 105 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 377 yd | |
| Chinnar Balti Takeaway & Restaurant | 86 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Widders P H | Barrack Lane, Cradley | 284 yd | |
| Cradley Labour Club | Wilson Hall, Colley Gate | 317 yd | |
| The Laurels Social Club | 100 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 394 yd | |
| The Little Chop House | 74 Windmill Hill, Cradley, Halesowen | 448 yd | |
| Why Not Inn | 1 Why Not Inn, Whynot Street, Cradley, Halesowen | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chainmakers Fish & Chips | 120 Colley Gate, Cradley | 331 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza | 68 Windmill Hill, Halesowen | 455 yd | |
| Grill Box | 66 Windmill Hill, Cradley | 497 yd | |
| Terry's Plaice | Shop, 3-5 Beecher Road | 563 yd | |
| Mushy P's Fish and Chips | 89 Colley Lane, Cradley | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | Two Gates, Cradley | 350 yd | |
| Safebury's | 61-63 Colley Lane, Cradley | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colley Lane Primary School COLLEY LANE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Soccer Zone (Halesowen) Park Road | artificial grass pitch | 501 yd |
| Homer Hill Recreation Ground Slade Road | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Cradley High School (Closed) Homer Hill | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Cradley Town Football Club Beeches View Avenue | grass pitches | 787 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.