B79 0DY is a sought-after residential area on Meadow Way, 0.1km from Ashlands in Tamworth. Administratively it sits within Spital ward and the Tamworth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B79, B79 0DY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, up 11.4% year-on-year. 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 B79 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00180689 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW WAY, B79 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW WAY, B79 0DY.
624
29
£ 43,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B79 0DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
B79 0DY is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B79 0DY. The average age is 29.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
28 sales · Mean £ 255,142
Detached
£ 345,000
31 sales · Mean £ 353,587
Terraced
£ 216,000
7 sales · Mean £ 211,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B79 0DY has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Anker Valley Primary Academy
Ashcroft Infants' School
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
Flax Hill Junior Academy
St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School
Ankermoor Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Borough Park Post Office & Stores0.7 km
- Londis ACWIN Retail Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wigginton0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Cooperative0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tamworth1.1 km
- Wilnecote4.0 km
- Drayton Manor4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Browns Lane0.3 km
- Belvedere Close0.3 km
- Browns Lane0.3 km
- Hutchinson Close0.3 km
- Hutchinson Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B790DY · Data under Open Government Licence