Tilehouse is in Southcrest, Redditch and in Redditch district. B97 4PL is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Redditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tilehouse, Southcrest, Redditch, B97 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B97 4PQ, B97 4PF, B97 4JL, B97 4PG, B97 4JG, B97 4JJ, B97 4NZ, B98 7FW, B97 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B97 4PL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B97 4PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 25.9% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 59.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 49.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.2% | 19.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 27.5% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 83.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 91.9% | 93.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 93.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilehouse was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Batchley & Brockhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tilehouse has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Batchley & Brockhill and the 78th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in Redditch .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tilehouse, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £12,295 | 2022-12-02 | £11,941 |
| 28 Tilehouse, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-20 | £271,744 |
| 10 Tilehouse, Redditch, Worcestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-08-20 | £218,450 |
| 10 Tilehouse, Redditch, Worcestershire Other, an established residential building | £9,200 | 2019-05-14 | £10,988 |
| 8 Tilehouse, Redditch, Worcestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-05-07 | £336,658 |
B97 4PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyoakes Field First School Bridge Street , B97 6HH | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batchley First and Nursery School Cherry Tree Walk , Batchley B97 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill First School Wirehill Drive , Lodge Park B98 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch Woodrow Drive , B98 7UH | 2out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arrow Vale RSA Academy Matchborough Way , B98 0GF | 4out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley High School Crooks Lane , B80 7QX | 4out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Middle School Holloway Lane , B98 7HA | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Academy Studley Road , B98 7HH | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipsley CE RSA Academy Winyates Way , B98 0UB | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forge Secondary Short Stay School 215 Easemore Road , B98 8HF | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Clifton Close , Matchborough B98 0HF | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Bar And Cafe | Pitcheroak Municipal Golf Course, Plymouth Road | 305 yd | |
| The Candle Night | 101B Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 346 yd | |
| Massalla Club | 135 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 596 yd | |
| Redditch Spice | 129 Evesham Road, Redditch | 598 yd | |
| Essence Of Bengal | 1B Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Inn | 1 Evesham Road, Headless Cross | 305 yd | |
| The Woodland Cottage | 102 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 326 yd | |
| The Seven Stars | 75 Birchfield Road, Redditch | 650 yd | |
| Vaughan's Tapas Bar | 139 Evesham Road, Redditch | 692 yd | |
| Rocklands Social Club | 59 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Road Fish Bar | 127 Rectory Road, Redditch | 503 yd | |
| Dilshad Balti | 100A Evesham Road, Redditch | 541 yd | |
| On The Munchies | 6 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 546 yd | |
| The Dessert Club | 27 Mount Pleasant, Redditch | 568 yd | |
| Panda Express | 133 Evesham Road, Redditch | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co Op | 125 Evesham Road, Redditch | 642 yd | |
| Asda | Jinnah Road, Redditch | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcheroak Golf Course PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PITCHEROAK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PLYMOUTH ROAD | golf | 410 yd |
| Tds Leisure (Closed) Ipsley Street | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Pure Gym (Redditch) KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE KINGFISHER SHOPPING CENTRE SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Fitness Unlimited MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE MILLSBOROUGH HOUSE IPSLEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.