Cross Street is in Kettlebrook, Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B77 1AJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Street, Kettlebrook, Tamworth, B77 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B77 1AL, B77 1AE, B77 1AP, B77 1AR, B77 1AD, B77 1AT, B77 1AS, B77 1AF, B77 1AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B77 1AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 40.7% | 15.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 38.2% | -17.0% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 50.8% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 34.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 10% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 26.1% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.1% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 90.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 89.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Bolehall average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cross Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall and the 87th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Cross Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2022-02-18 | £156,150 |
| 74 Cross Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-02-04 | £207,093 |
| 53 Cross Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-01-22 | £157,911 |
| 82 Cross Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-06-27 | £145,502 |
| 74 Cross Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-05-31 | £184,949 |
B77 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William MacGregor Primary School Glascote Road , Glascote B77 2AF | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorgate Primary Academy Moorgate , B79 7EL | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School Derwent , Off Field Farm Road B77 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Community Primary School Canning Road , Glascote B77 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy Rene Road , Bolehall B77 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 3,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 145 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavilion Café | Castle Grounds, River Drive | 546 yd | |
| Aspen’s Bar & Kitchen / The Lifthouse Coffee Co. | Snowdome, River Drive | 546 yd | |
| Cece's | 330 Tamworth Road, Kettlebrook | 704 yd | |
| Costa Coffee George Street | 14 George Street | 742 yd | |
| Greggs | 37 Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlebrook Wmc & Institute | 122 Kettlebrook Road, Kettlebrook | 48 yd | |
| Tamworth Football Club Bar | The Lamb Ground, Kettlebrook Road | 110 yd | |
| Bolehall Manor Club | Amington Rd | 607 yd | |
| Jynx Bar and Nightclub | 79 - 80 BOLEBRIDGE STREET | 723 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | Unitarian Building, Victoria Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Well | 156 Kettlebrook Road, Kettlebrook | 154 yd | |
| Chef's Inn | 108, Glascote Road | 564 yd | |
| Glascote Fryer | 106 Glascote Road, Glascote | 567 yd | |
| T&J Burgers | 86 Bolebridge Street | 764 yd | |
| Lena Kebab and Grill | 8 Bolebridge Mews | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Co Op Glascote | The Co operative, 148 Glascote Road | 564 yd | |
| Iceland | 50 Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street | 742 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Saxon Drive | 752 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 - 4 Middle Entry | 888 yd | |
| Tamworth Co Op Bolehall | 107A Amington Road, Bolehall | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Football Club THE LAMB GROUND THE LAMB GROUND KETTLEBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 111 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Kettlebrook Road | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Snowdome RIVER DRIVE | ice rinks, ski slopes | 354 yd |
| Snowdome Fitness RIVER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| William Macgregor Primary School GLASCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| The Gym (Tamworth) STRYKERS STRYKERS RIVER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Total Fitness Centre (Closed) Mill Chambers Mill Chambers Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.