Area Analysis Tamworth, West Midlands

B79 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B79 postcode area.

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Population

24,844

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £234,805 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3149
Anti-social behaviour786
Public order660
Vehicle crime591
Criminal damage and arson486

school Local Schools

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Ashcroft Infants' School

Good150 pupils
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St Andrew's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding59 pupils
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Mary Howard CofE (VC) Primary School

Outstanding45 pupils
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St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School

Good126 pupils
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St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School

Good185 pupils
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Landau Forte Academy, QEMS

Good828 pupils
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The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy)

Requires Improvement1059 pupils
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Newton Regis CofE Primary School

Good97 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Constantine House
  • Castle Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Travelodge
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Elford Cricket Club
  • The Crown Brew House & Kitchen
  • The Old Crown
  • White Lion
  • Bonds
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Catherine Cooks @ Garlands Shooting Ground Ltd
  • Clifton Campville Village Hall
  • Christopher's Cafe
  • Edingale Village Hall
  • House Coffee
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Booker Cash & Carry
  • Central England Cooperative
  • Farmfoods
  • Iceland
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Anker Fish Bar
  • Atlantic Fish Bar
  • Caffe Express
  • China Aroma
  • China Dong
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Jacksons Nurseries
  • Twin Oaks Pork
  • Village Supermarket
  • Warton Post Office & Stores
  • Newton Regis Garden Store
  • + 40 more