House Meadow is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9RF is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about House Meadow, Tipton, DY4 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9RA, DY4 9RG, DY4 9SQ, DY4 9RE, DY4 9RB, DY4 9RD, DY4 9SH, DY4 9PD, DY4 9RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY4 9RF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 DY4 9RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 33% | 43.5% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 49.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 4.3% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 1.1% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 55.3% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 9.9% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 13% | -27.2% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 12.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.1% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 18.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 37.8% | 26.8% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 8.1% | 0.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 21.9% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 18.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.5% | 56.6% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 89.2% | 87.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 5.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 87.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 15% | 0.9% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around House Meadow was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
House Meadow has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 255th lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 House Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-06-30 | £369,925 |
| 8 House Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-05-05 | £362,218 |
| 5 House Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £182,995 | 2013-06-28 | £360,019 |
| 7 House Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £192,995 | 2012-06-29 | £374,659 |
| 8 House Meadow, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, a newly built property | £214,995 | 2012-06-08 | £417,367 |
DY4 9RF 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill Primary Academy Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Bishop Milner Catholic College , Burton Road DY1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 729 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 787 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 807 yd | |
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 947 yd | |
| The Cookhouse | Unit E1, Brook Street Business, Brook Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 236 yd | |
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 300 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 817 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 830 yd | |
| The Fountain Inn | Fountain Inn, 51 Owen Street | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tasty Plaice | 108 Upper Church Lane | 228 yd | |
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 320 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 762 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 762 yd | |
| Papa Piccolos Pizzeria | 7 Owen Street | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 304 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 854 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Silvertrees Academy SILVERTREES ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,020 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.