Barn Croft is in Tipton and in Sandwell district. DY4 9RQ is located in the Tipton Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Bromwich West. This postcode has been in use since 2014-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barn Croft, Tipton, DY4 9RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY4 9RX, DY4 9NX, DY4 8TL, DY4 9PD, DY4 9RB, DY4 9NU, DY4 0PP, DY4 8TQ, DY4 9NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DY4 9RQ 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 | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 1.1% | 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 DY4 9RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 33% | 53.9% | 20.9% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 34.4% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 4.1% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 2.5% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 43% | 47.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30.9% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 9RQ this area, 29.3% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 29.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 20.2% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 20.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.1% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 73.5% | 58.4% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 77.8% 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% | 77.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.8% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 77.8% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Croft was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Tipton Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barn Croft has the 11th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Tipton Green and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Barn Croft, Tipton, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £181,388 | 2014-09-29 | £336,207 |
| 20 Barn Croft, Tipton, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £444,580 | 2014-08-26 | £742,676 |
The percentage of student residents living in DY4 9RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| 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 | 3,906 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 5,118 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 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy Robert Road , DY4 9BH | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School Lower Church Lane , DY4 7PG | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Turner Primary School Powis Avenue , DY4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silvertrees Academy Silvertrees Road , DY4 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,108 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 | 521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Lower City Road , B69 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 2out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Salter Academy Davey Road , B70 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,412 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 | 2,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell College 1 Spon Lane , B70 6AW | - not rated | 5,283 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 | 521 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Victoria Park Victoria Road , Tipton DY4 8SB | - not rated | 786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dudley Port School Dudley Port School , station drive DY4 7QR | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Impact Independent School 102 -104 Birmingham Road , Dudley DY1 4RF | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wenlock School Fossil View , Wren's Hill Road DY1 3SS | - not rated | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Young Peoples Centre | Jubilee Park Activity Centre, Powis Avenue | 849 yd | |
| Eastern Spice Restaurant Ltd | 91 Owen Street | 878 yd | |
| Bangla Cottage | 3 Owen Street | 929 yd | |
| Andy's Fish Bar & Restaurant | 10 Unity Walk | 945 yd | |
| House of Chaii Ltd | 4 Dudley Port | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Tavern Bar & Grill | Powis Avenue | 234 yd | |
| The English Oak | English Oak, 97 Upper Church Lane | 367 yd | |
| Legends Sports Bar | 1-3 Unity Walk | 974 yd | |
| Noah's Ark | Noahs Ark, 12 Wood Street | 975 yd | |
| The Horseley Tavern | Horseley Tavern, 238 Horseley Heath | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Burton Fish and Chips | 18c Alexandra Road | 255 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 108 Upper Church Lane | 270 yd | |
| Hong Kong Express | 66 Laburnum Road | 914 yd | |
| Tip Top Foods | 56 Laburnum Road | 914 yd | |
| Just Dessertz | 48 Park Lane East | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 123 Upper Church Lane | 125 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 245 St Marks Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton Leisure Centre ALEXANDRA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 139 yd |
| Powis Avenue BROOKFIELD WAY | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Q3 Academy Tipton THE ACE ACADEMY THE ACE ACADEMY ALEXANDRA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| St Paul'S Ce Academy ROBERT ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Jubilee Park HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Tipton Swimming Centre (Closed) Queens Road | swimming pool | 937 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.