In more modern times, the geographic area comprises Tillington, Holmcroft and Trinity Fields as designated Wards of Stafford Borough Council, along with part of the parish of Creswell.

In 1851 Tillington was described as being "one and a half miles N of Stafford, comprising an extra-parochial estate of 1090 acres, and 55 inhabitants, on three farms.

[4] Tillington Hall was situated on the A5013 Eccleshall Road about 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Stafford town centre.

The three-star hotel closed in May, 2021 after accommodating NHS staff and key-workers during the coronavirus lockdowns.

Tillington Ley, "A highly productive pasture composed largely of annual grasses and clovers."