Postcode Analysis Tamworth, West Midlands

FOSSE CLOSE, B77 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSSE CLOSE, B77 1BJ.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. B77 1BJ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £445k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £445k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B77 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Fosse Close, 0.2km from Two Gates in Tamworth. Administratively it sits within Trinity ward and the Tamworth constituency.

For serious buyers, B77 1BJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for B77 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00152173 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B77 1BJ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

3 sales · Mean £ 415,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B77 1BJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft8
Vehicle crime8
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Two Gates Primary School

Inadequate282 pupils0.6 km
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Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School

Good165 pupils0.9 km
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

Good403 pupils0.9 km
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Bird's Bush Primary School

Requires Improvement195 pupils1.0 km
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Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy

Requires Improvement586 pupils1.0 km
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Millfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Wilnecote Junior Academy

Requires Improvement333 pupils1.3 km
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The Wilnecote School

Good829 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Izzy's Cakes At 2 Wheels Only0.9 km
  • Coffee And Crepes0.4 km
  • Mcdonalds (Watling Street)0.4 km
  • Jump Xtreme0.6 km
  • KFC0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Total Drayton Filling Station0.8 km
  • Belgrave Store0.9 km
  • Red & White0.7 km
  • The Range0.6 km
  • H S Easons Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Belgrave Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • The Bulls Head0.3 km
  • Two Gates Club0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Belgrave Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dug Out Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Fu House0.6 km
  • Tamworth Pizza Company0.4 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wilnecote0.3 km
  • Drayton Manor2.0 km
  • Tamworth3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Appian Close0.1 km
  • Appian Close0.1 km
  • Stanegate0.2 km
  • Stanegate0.2 km
  • St Peters Church0.2 km