The Orchards is in Glascote, Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B77 2DE is located in the Glascote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchards, Glascote, Tamworth, B77 2DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B77 2DS, B77 2DJ, B77 2DR, B77 2GD, B77 2DH, B77 2EP, B77 2EB, B77 2DQ, B77 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B77 2DE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 30.4% | 38.9% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 38.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 38.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 7.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 26.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 14.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 15.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.8% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 94.7% | 90.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 90.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchards was 235.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 291.9% higher than the Amington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Orchards has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Amington and the 16th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Orchards, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2026-03-19 | £88,000 |
| 6 The Orchards, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2020-02-21 | £121,062 |
| 1 The Orchards, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,250 | 2019-05-31 | £134,321 |
| 3 The Orchards, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2018-10-01 | £102,600 |
| 1 The Orchards, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,750 | 2018-01-26 | £113,415 |
B77 2DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glascote Academy Silverlink Road , Glascote B77 2EA | - not rated | 73 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glascote Heath Primary School Silverlink Road , Glascote B77 2EA | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Hawksworth , Glascote Heath B77 2HH | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery Quince , Amington B77 4EN | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydelph Primary School Crowden Road , Wilnecote B77 4LS | - not rated | 833 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polesworth County Middle School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | - not rated | 3,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethersole's CofE Middle School High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torc High School Silver Link Road , B77 2EA | - not rated | 209 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse High School Highfield Avenue , Amington B77 3JB | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Tamworth Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave High School Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth and Lichfield College Croft Street , Upper Gungate B79 8AE | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 3,142 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | - not rated | 750 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , Amington B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 894 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New School House 2 Woodhouse Lane , Amington B77 3AE | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre | Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre, 44 Craven | 627 yd | |
| The Greenhouse Coffee Shop (Skills Tank) | Skills Tank Tamworth, Silica Road | 675 yd | |
| St Martins Centre And Church Coffee Shop | St Martins Church And Community Centre, Ellerbeck | 943 yd | |
| Karen's Kitchen | 29a, Mica Close, Amington Industrial Estate | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St George | 81 Caledonian, Glascote | 360 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | Ellerbeck, Stonydelph | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Fish Bar | 61 Caledonian, Glascote | 344 yd | |
| Happy Valley Takeaway | 67 Caledonian, Glascote Heath | 344 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 64 Caledonian | 344 yd | |
| Food For Thought | 6 TAMWORTH BUSINESS CENTRE AMBER CLOSE, AMINGTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | 830 yd | |
| Stonydelph Fish Bar | 22 Ellerbeck, Stonydelph | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glascote Academy SILVER LINK ROAD | grass pitches | 77 yd |
| Tamworth Sports Stadium TAMWORTH ATHLETIC CLUB TAMWORTH ATHLETIC CLUB MARLBOROUGH WAY | athletics tracks | 714 yd |
| Deltic Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DELTIC | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Two Rivers High School TORC CAMPUS TORC CAMPUS SILVER LINK ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Landau-Forte Academy Amington GREENHEART | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Tamworth Deltic Bmx Track Torc Campus Torc Campus Silver Link Road | cycling | 1,053 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.