Howl Place is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 8NL is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howl Place, Tipton, DY4 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 8NP, DY4 8QJ, DY4 8NF, DY4 8NR, DY4 8PD, DY4 8QG, DY4 8NG, DY4 8NN, DY4 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DY4 8NL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 59% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 41% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
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 | 35.2% | 40.4% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 18.1% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 18.1% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 15.9% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 17% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (58.3%) 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 | 28.8% | 23.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -24.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 21.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 8.8% | 7.0% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
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.
In the area around DY4 8NL this area, 48.7% 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 14.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 30.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 14.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -19.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.3% | 83.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 91% | 88.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.5% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 88.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 37.9% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howl Place was 190.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.7% higher than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howl Place has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 100th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Howl Place, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2015-04-02 | £72,081 |
| 16 Howl Place, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £19,000 | 1999-04-07 | £79,284 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 4,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton Green Junior School Manor Road , DY4 8PR | 2out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Sedgley Road East , DY4 8UH | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Tipton Alexandra Road , DY4 7NR | 1out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 154 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 180 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 217 yd | |
| Swallowfields | 127-130 High Street | 390 yd | |
| Mughal Massala | 13 Sedgley Road West | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 204 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 316 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 316 yd | |
| Hot Shot Snooker Club (entrance on High Street) | Unit 12 And 13, Phoenix House, Castle Street | 499 yd | |
| The Old Bush | The Barge And Barrel, Factory Road | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 180 yd | |
| The Victoria Chippy | 10 Owen Street | 180 yd | |
| Balti King | 82 Owen Street | 233 yd | |
| Top Galley | 86a Owen Street | 233 yd | |
| Dragon-I 40 Ltd | 40 Dudley Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 205 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 297 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 541 yd |
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Coneygre Arts Centre Pitches SEDGLEY ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Stayhard Gym (Closed) Kings Court Kings Court Sedgley Road East | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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.