B79 is a postcode district in Tamworth, West Midlands, covering 672 active and 179 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B79 (12%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B79 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B79 are around £234k, down 18.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B79 at 294 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B79 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B79 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B79 postcode area.
24,844
42
£ 40,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B79's 65% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £234k. Property prices are trending down 18.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Ashcroft Infants' School
St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School
Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School
St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy)
Newton Regis CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Constantine House
- Castle Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Queens Head
- The Office at Warton
- Warton Club
- Wolferstan Arms
- Bonds
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Community Together Cic
- Light House Tasties Kitchen
- Offa's Café
- Paparazzi Restaurant
- Shokudo
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Aldi
- Booker Cash & Carry
- Central England Cooperative
- Farmfoods
- Iceland
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Newton Regis Garden Store
- The Four Shires Farmshop
- Jacksons Nurseries
- Twin Oaks Pork
- Village Supermarket
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Pizzpaz Ltd
- Anker Fish Bar
- Atlantic Fish Bar
- Caffe Express
- China Aroma
- + 24 more
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