Tile Hill place based profile

Tile Hill has an estimated population of 6,600, based on the 2021 Census. While Coventry is experiencing growth, Tile Hill’s population growth over the past decade has been slower than the city’s average. Like Coventry overall, the total number of births to mothers living in Tile Hill has fallen over recent years, however the birth rate in Tile Hill is still higher than the city average.

Tile Hill has a slightly higher proportion of children aged 0-15 (21.0%) compared to Coventry’s average (19.8%) and fewer elderly residents (13.8% compared to 14.6%). While the local population has not been ‘ageing’ significantly in recent years, it is likely to start to in the near to mid future, partly due to currently having a relatively large number of residents aged 50-64.  

Overall, the average household size in the area is smaller than the Coventry average, with a relatively high number of working age people living alone. Tile Hill is amongst the areas of Coventry with the highest proportion of households made up of working age people (16-65) living alone, making up 31.0% of all households compared to 18.8% across Coventry overall. Lone parent households with dependent children are more commonly found in Tile Hill compared to the average for the city.

Tile Hill is less diverse, with 26.7% of its population belonging to an ethnic minority, compared to 44.7% across Coventry.

Avoidable differences in health emerge by the time a child reaches the age of five. In Tile Hill, a lower percentage of children (44.1%) achieve a good level of development by age 5 compared to the Coventry (61.1%) and national average (65.2%). There are some factors that may contribute to child development that are measured, although these are not the only, or necessarily most important factors. These factors being: a higher-than-average percentage of low-birth-weight babies, higher maternal smoking rates, and lower breastfeeding rates. Additionally, child poverty is more prevalent in Tile Hill than in other parts of Coventry, further impacting early development. However, there is a higher-than-average uptake of free childcare and timely antenatal appointments for pregnant women.

Educational outcomes show a mixed picture. While attainment at age 11 is similar to or slightly better than the Coventry average at key stage 2, by age 16, academic performance declines, falling below the city average.

Tile Hill also faces high levels of multiple deprivation, with over half of its population living in areas ranked among the most deprived 10% in England. This deprivation is a strong determinant of poor health outcomes. Tile Hill North is more affected by deprivation than Tile Hill South, with the 'Tile Hill North – Jardine Delius' neighbourhood being one of the most deprived in Coventry. This neighbourhood has the lowest employment rate in Tile Hill and the lowest educational attainment rates amongst school pupils.

Unemployment and economic inactivity rates in Tile Hill are higher than the city average, with long-term illness and disability contributing significantly to inactivity. Household income is much lower than average, and the cost-of-living crisis exacerbates financial stress, with 40% of residents frequently worried about money, mirroring citywide concerns.

Residents have relatively good access to green space compared to the average across the whole of Coventry; although this is mostly made up of woodland so there isn’t a wide variety of types of space to enjoy, and people living in the south of the area don’t live as close to green areas as people living further north in the area.  Overall indications are that air quality in Tile Hill is better than average for Coventry neighbourhoods, although estimated pollutant levels are higher than the average across all of England, as they are across all of Coventry, being a city.

Housing in Tile Hill is characterised by a higher proportion of socially rented homes, accounting for 41.9% of all households, significantly above the city average of 17.0%. Additionally, flats make up 44.2% of housing, compared to 15.7% across Coventry. The area has a higher population density than the city average, and a greater number of households experience overcrowding, as indicated by the 2021 Census. Data also shows that homelessness and housing instability are more common in Tile Hill compared to other areas.

Crime rates in Tile Hill are relatively high and have increased significantly, particularly violent crime, which has risen at a greater rate here than in many other parts of Coventry. Despite this, residents reported average feelings of safety in a 2022 survey, with no significant difference from the city average for perceived safety during the day or night.

Health and wellbeing

Life expectancy in Tile Hill is below the city average for both men and women, with residents not only living shorter lives but also spending a greater proportion of their lives in poor health. Premature mortality rates, defined as deaths before age 75, are high in this area, reflecting health inequalities associated with deprivation.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted these health disparities, with Tile Hill experiencing above-average death rates due to the virus, in line with national trends for more deprived areas. Between March 2020 and May 2022, Tile Hill recorded 2,217 COVID-19 cases, and the death rate was among the highest in Coventry. However, vaccination rates in Tile Hill are better than the city average, with 74.2% of residents aged 12 and older receiving the first dose by December 2023, compared to 68.1% across Coventry. Childhood vaccination rates and flu vaccine uptake are also relatively high, though they fall short of the desired 95% threshold, and flu vaccination rates are lower than the national average.

Tile Hill residents have good access to primary care, with higher-than-average satisfaction rates for GP services. However, they face challenges in accessing pharmacies and hospitals due to lower car ownership and greater distances from healthcare facilities. Smoking rates in Tile Hill have declined to match the Coventry average, but alcohol-related health issues remain a concern, with high rates of hospital admissions linked to alcohol consumption.