Tile Croft is in Stourbridge and in Dudley district. DY9 7AA is located in the Lye & Stourbridge North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stourbridge. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tile Croft, Stourbridge, DY9 7AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DY9 7NN, DY9 7NW, DY9 7PU, DY9 7PJ, DY9 7PX, DY8 1LD, DY9 7NP, DY9 7NT, DY9 7PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DY9 7AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 25.7% | 41.4% | 15.7% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 43.6% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 37.5% | 41.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 25.7% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 18.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 16.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.8% | 75.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 91.5% | 86.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 87.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.4% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tile Croft was 449.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 810.6% higher than the Amblecote average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Tile Croft has the highest crime rate of 107 local areas in Amblecote and the 22nd highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 Tile Croft, Stourbridge, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £27,000 | 2013-04-08 | £45,149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peters Hill Primary School Peters Hill Road , Amblecote DY5 2QH | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Hill Street , DY8 1AL | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy Ham Dingle Primary School , Old Ham Lane DY9 0UN | 2out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 4out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Stockwell Avenue , DY5 2NU | 1out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood High School Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ | 1out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Wheels School Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND | - not rated | 381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshouse College Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Ridge Hill Site , Buckpool Way DY8 5ST | 3out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Studio 1 Ltd | Unit 14, Gainsborough Trading Estate | 211 yd | |
| Rainbow Palace | 168 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 653 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 118 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 653 yd | |
| Chawn Hill Church Centre | Chawn Hill, Oldswinford | 717 yd | |
| Cafe Presto | Stourbridge Junction Railway Station, Brook Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hadcroft P H | Grange Lane, Stourbridge | 502 yd | |
| The Dog House | 2 Vauxhall Road, Stourbridge | 697 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre | Birmingham Street, Stourbridge | 728 yd | |
| Stourbridge Academy | The Arena, Hagley Road | 830 yd | |
| Lye Cricket Club | Stourbridge Road, Lye | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary Hill's Chippy | 73 Junction Road, Stourbridge | 75 yd | |
| Roadhouse | 209 Stourbridge Road, Lye | 426 yd | |
| Great China | 24A Grange Road, Oldswinford | 582 yd | |
| KANSAS also t/a Grange Fryer | 24 Grange Road, Oldswinford | 582 yd | |
| Papa John's | 11 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Express | Unit 1, Stourbridge Bus Station | 812 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 127 Hagley Road, Stourbridge | 930 yd | |
| Cheviot News | 1 Cheviot Road, Amblecote | 1,007 yd | |
| Aldi | New Road, Stourbridge | 1,044 yd | |
| Iceland | 3 Ryemarket, Stourbridge | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Junction Road Playing Fields JUNCTION ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Rufford Primary School BREDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Redhill School JUNCTION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Pedmore Technology College And Community School GRANGE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 701 yd |
| Revolution Fitness Centre (Closed) 10a 10a Hagley Road | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Lye Town Football Club Stourbridge Road | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Stourbridge College HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD CENTRE HAGLEY ROAD | 974 yd | |
| Peters Hill Primary School PETERS HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Pump Gyms (Stourbridge) RYEMARKET | health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Old Swinford Hospital HEATH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,057 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.