B77 1DU is a sought-after residential area on Layton Close, 0.6km from Dosthill in Tamworth. Administratively it sits within Trinity ward and the Tamworth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B77, B77 1DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00152165 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAYTON CLOSE, B77 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAYTON CLOSE, B77 1DU.
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39
£ 46,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B77 1DU combines high owner-occupation (87%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B77 1DU. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B77 1DU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dosthill Primary School
The Wilnecote School
Heathfields Infant Academy
Wilnecote Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Travis Perkins, Tamworth0.9 km
- Wickes1.0 km
- Premier Express Dosthill News0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cinnamon Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza (Dosthill)0.2 km
- Tasty House Chinese Take Away0.1 km
- Dosthill Fish Bar0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dosthill Old Boys Social Club0.1 km
- The Fox Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tamworth Co Op Dosthill0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wilnecote1.4 km
- Drayton Manor2.5 km
- Tamworth4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Welford Road0.1 km
- Welford Road0.1 km
- Nimbus0.2 km
- Nimbus0.2 km
- Cadogan Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B771DU · Data under Open Government Licence