Primley Avenue is in Hockley, Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B77 5HT is located in the Wilnecote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primley Avenue, Hockley, Tamworth, B77 5HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B77 5HU, B77 5HS, B77 5HX, B77 5NF, B77 5JA, B77 5NH, B77 5JB, B77 5HR, B77 5RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B77 5HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49% | -2.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of B77 5HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 27.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 51.7% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 39.2% | 38.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 5HT this area, 28.8% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 28.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.3% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.4% | 99.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primley Avenue was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Belgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primley Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Belgrave and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 Primley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-03 | £221,927 |
| 11 Primley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2023-05-09 | £247,236 |
| 9 Primley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2021-09-30 | £273,368 |
| 7 Primley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-08-28 | £244,601 |
| 9 Primley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,650 | 2014-11-28 | £255,315 |
B77 5HT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in B77 5HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfields Infant Academy Saxon Close , Wilnecote B77 5LU | - not rated | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilnecote Junior Academy Smithy Lane , Wilnecote B77 5LA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dosthill Primary School High Street , Dosthill B77 1LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bird's Bush Primary School Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 1out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Peaks Primary Academy Fossdale Road , Wilnecote B77 4HN | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 2out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polesworth School Dordon Road , Dordon B78 1QT | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,456 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 | 2,117 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 4,821 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Riverside Studios, Coventry Road , B78 2NP | - not rated | 5,065 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky's Spice Kitchen | 192-194 Hockley Road, Wilnecote | 503 yd | |
| China Cottage | 188 Hockley Road | 587 yd | |
| Wilnecote Fish Bar | 1 Shelton Street | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilnecote Community Leisure Centre WILNECOTE LEISURE CENTRE WILNECOTE LEISURE CENTRE TINKERS GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 851 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 | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.