Friars Walk is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B77 2FH is located in the Bolehall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friars Walk, Tamworth, B77 2FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B77 2AJ, B77 2AB, B77 2BP, B77 2FN, B77 2BF, B77 2AR, B77 2AH, B77 2BL, B77 2AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B77 2FH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 40.5% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 18% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 17.1% | 20.2% | 3.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 15.1% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 24% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 98.3% | 93.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 93.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Walk was 79.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% lower than the Bolehall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Walk has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall and the 81st highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Friars Walk, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-11-04 | £425,958 |
| 2 Friars Walk, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-11-04 | £425,958 |
| 4 Friars Walk, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £286,500 | 2019-04-25 | £373,275 |
| 10 Friars Walk, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-08-10 | £362,017 |
| 7 Friars Walk, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2014-12-10 | £381,755 |
B77 2FH 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 | 188 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 69 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Education | 31 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William MacGregor Primary School Glascote Road , Glascote B77 2AF | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Community Primary School Canning Road , Glascote B77 3JX | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy Rene Road , Bolehall B77 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary School Leyland Road , Glascote B77 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School Derwent , Off Field Farm Road B77 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 1,844 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 | 1,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 3,168 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 | 1,553 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 | 251 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 2,312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna House Coffee Shop/Primetime | 258 - 264 Glascote Road, Glascote | 563 yd | |
| Cece's | 330 Tamworth Road, Kettlebrook | 724 yd | |
| Pavilion Café | Castle Grounds, River Drive | 778 yd | |
| Aspen’s Bar & Kitchen / The Lifthouse Coffee Co. | Snowdome, River Drive | 778 yd | |
| The Bolebridge | The Bolebridge, 10 Bolebridge Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlebrook Wmc & Institute | 122 Kettlebrook Road, Kettlebrook | 269 yd | |
| Tamworth Football Club Bar | The Lamb Ground, Kettlebrook Road | 394 yd | |
| Bolehall Manor Club | Amington Rd | 499 yd | |
| The Amington Inn | THE AMINGTON INN 134 AMINGTON ROAD, BOLEHALL | 735 yd | |
| Jynx Bar and Nightclub | 79 - 80 BOLEBRIDGE STREET | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Well | 156 Kettlebrook Road, Kettlebrook | 253 yd | |
| Chef's Inn | 108, Glascote Road | 274 yd | |
| Glascote Fryer | 106 Glascote Road, Glascote | 277 yd | |
| Food Paradise | 243 - 245 Glascote Rd | 672 yd | |
| Paradise Pizza | 241 Glascote Road | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Co Op Glascote | The Co operative, 148 Glascote Road | 274 yd | |
| Tamworth Co Op Bolehall | 107A Amington Road, Bolehall | 723 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Saxon Drive | 753 yd | |
| Iceland | 50 Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street | 902 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 - 4 Middle Entry | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Macgregor Primary School GLASCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 194 yd |
| Body Zone Gym (Closed) Kettlebrook Road | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Tamworth Football Club THE LAMB GROUND THE LAMB GROUND KETTLEBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Snowdome RIVER DRIVE | ice rinks, ski slopes | 592 yd |
| Snowdome Fitness RIVER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Total Fitness Centre (Closed) Mill Chambers Mill Chambers Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| The Gym (Tamworth) STRYKERS STRYKERS RIVER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Glascote Recreational Ground GLASCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Woodlands Community Primary School CANNING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.