Gresley is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B77 2HW is located in the Glascote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gresley, Tamworth, B77 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B77 2HN, B77 2HP, B77 2HR, B77 2EN, B77 2HU, B77 2HL, B77 2HH, B77 2EL, B77 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B77 2HW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.6% | 47.8% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 52.2% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.8% | 41.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 35.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.5% | 44% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around B77 2HW this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 9.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 29.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.2% | 17.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 21.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -24.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 95% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.5% | 88.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 88.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 34.1% | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gresley was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Glascote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gresley has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Glascote and the 112th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Gresley, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-12-13 | £164,531 |
| 82 Gresley, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-12-01 | £179,598 |
| 94 Gresley, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-04-14 | £167,400 |
| 76 Gresley, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2022-12-09 | £181,228 |
| 77 Gresley, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-02-23 | £179,234 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary School Hawksworth , Glascote Heath B77 2HH | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glascote Academy Silverlink Road , Glascote B77 2EA | - not rated | 554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glascote Heath Primary School Silverlink Road , Glascote B77 2EA | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydelph Primary School Crowden Road , Wilnecote B77 4LS | - not rated | 660 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydelph Junior School Crowden Road , Wilnecote B77 4LS | - not rated | 660 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethersole's CofE Middle School High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Tamworth Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave High School Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Torc High School Silver Link Road , B77 2EA | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodhouse High School Highfield Avenue , Amington B77 3JB | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 3,328 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 High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 387 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , Amington B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 654 yd | |
| Tamworth Community Fire Station | Marlborough Way | 853 yd | |
| St Martins Centre And Church Coffee Shop | St Martins Church And Community Centre, Ellerbeck | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St George | 81 Caledonian, Glascote | 364 yd | |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | Ellerbeck, Stonydelph | 900 yd | |
| Belgrave Sports And Social Club | Belgrave Sports & Social Club, Wilnecote Lane | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian Fish Bar | 61 Caledonian, Glascote | 331 yd | |
| Happy Valley Takeaway | 67 Caledonian, Glascote Heath | 331 yd | |
| Karma Lounge | 64 Caledonian | 331 yd | |
| Stonydelph Fish Bar | 22 Ellerbeck, Stonydelph | 900 yd | |
| Belgrave Fish Bar | 303 Wilnecote Lane, Belgrave | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Sports Stadium TAMWORTH ATHLETIC CLUB TAMWORTH ATHLETIC CLUB MARLBOROUGH WAY | athletics tracks | 279 yd |
| Two Rivers High School TORC CAMPUS TORC CAMPUS SILVER LINK ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Deltic Playing Field PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD DELTIC | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| Glascote Academy SILVER LINK ROAD | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Tamworth Deltic Bmx Track Torc Campus Torc Campus Silver Link Road | cycling | 564 yd |
| Tamworth Enterprise College BIRDS BUSH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Lintly LINTLY | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
| Three Peaks Primary Academy FOSSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.