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Foxwood Road is in Birchmoor, Tamworth and in North Warwickshire district. B78 1BB is located in the Polesworth West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.

StreetScan combines information about Foxwood Road, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B78 1BD, B78 1AZ, B78 1BA, B78 1HQ, B78 1JW, B78 1HH, B78 1JG, B78 1HG, B78 1AU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B78 1BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.4%49.2%1.8% 51.0% -1.8%
Male52.6%50.8%-1.8% 49.0% 1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single32.7%36.6%3.9% 37.9% -1.3%
Married: Opposite sex52.6%46.4%-6.2% 44.2% 2.2%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated1.9%2.3%0.4% 2.2% 0.1%
Divorced10.5%9.8%-0.7% 9.1% 0.7%
Widowed2.3%4.2%1.9% 6.1% -1.9%

Health

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 (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health59%49.4%-9.6% 48.4% 1.0%
Good health28.7%38.5%9.8% 33.6% 4.9%
Fair health10.7%9%-1.7% 12.7% -3.7%
Bad health1.2%3.2%2.0% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15%13.6%-1.4% 18.2% -4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.3%14.3%-3.0% 9.6% 4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.3%15.1%-5.2% 13.4% 1.7%
Apprenticeship4.5%4.5%0.0% 5.3% -0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.2%23.8%7.6% 16.9% 6.9%
Degree or Similar24.1%25.3%1.2% 33.8% -8.5%
Other2.6%3.4%0.8% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Other Black0.3%0%-0.3% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0.3%0%-0.3% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.6%1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Mixed Other0%0.6%0.6% 0.8% -0.2%
White98.8%95.6%-3.2% 81.4% 14.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.6%0%-0.6% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.6%95.5%-2.1% 83.2% 12.3%
European Union1.2%3.5%2.3% 6.1% -2.6%
Rest of Europe0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa0.6%0%-0.6% 2.7% -2.7%
Oceania0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.9%95.8%-1.1% 83.2% 12.6%
10+ Years0%2.9%2.9% 9.8% -6.9%
5-10 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years0.9%1%0.1% 2.2% -1.2%
Less than 2 years2.1%0%-2.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.7% 76.7% 8.0%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held11.5% 13.5% -2.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42% 37.2% 4.8%
Christian53.5% 46.2% 7.3%
Muslim1% 6.5% -5.5%
Not answered3.5% 6.0% -2.5%

Safety

Is Foxwood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxwood Road was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Newton Regis and Warton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Foxwood Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Newton Regis and Warton and the 61st lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,200
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B78 1BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foxwood Road are based on 156 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Warwickshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Foxwood Road, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for B78 1BB

Average Price
£244,922
Semi-Detached
£231,001
Terraced
£207,029
Detached
£353,343
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foxwood Road

Average Price
£246,016
Semi-Detached
£244,204
Terraced
£211,678
Detached
£364,539
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foxwood Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Foxwood Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£192,5002024-06-24 £206,619
28 Foxwood Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£195,0002024-05-24 £210,171
10 Foxwood Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£188,0002024-03-25 £203,896
41 Foxwood Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire
Detached, an established residential building
£359,9502023-11-13 £367,036
40 Foxwood Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£195,0002023-10-31 £202,808
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B78 1BB

Employment

B78 1BB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee121
Retired46
Part-Time Employee31
Self-Employed31
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Looking after home or family7
Other6
Student (economically inactive)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Manufacturing32
Construction25
Transport and storage21
Education20
Administrative and support service activities14
Human health and social work activities14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Other11
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 4
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Birchwood Primary School
Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU
4out of 4 653 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Nethersole CofE Academy
High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ
3out of 4 1,336 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Dordon Primary School
Roman Way , Dordon B78 1PJ
3out of 4 1,404 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Three Peaks Primary Academy
Fossdale Road , Wilnecote B77 4HN
3out of 4 2,278 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stoneydelph Primary School
Crowden Road , Wilnecote B77 4LS
3out of 4 2,405 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Polesworth School
Dordon Road , Dordon B78 1QT
4out of 4 568 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Wilnecote School
Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF
2out of 4 3,413 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy
Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE
2out of 4 3,471 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Landau Forte Academy, Amington
Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF
2out of 4 3,558 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Two Rivers Primary School
Quince , B77 4EN
4out of 4 2,853 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Two Rivers High School
Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ
4out of 4 3,012 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kettlebrook Short Stay School
Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL
3out of 4 5,070 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cliffords20 Bridge Street676 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Royal OakRoyal Oak Inn Grendon Road552 yd
The Red Lion53 Bridge Street726 yd
Birchmoor Working Mens Club31 New Street929 yd
The Spread EagleThe Spread Eagle Inn High Street963 yd
Polesworth ClubPolesworth Sports And Social Club High Street963 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza14 Market Street366 yd
The Yard Spice12 Market Street374 yd
Dragon Edge1 Market Street407 yd
Baburchi78 Bardon View Road655 yd
Mee Fong72 Bardon View Road666 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op Late Shop17 High Street963 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Polesworth Sports Centre
POLESWORTH LEISURE CENTRE POLESWORTH LEISURE CENTRE DORDON ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts506 yd
Polesworth School
DORDON ROAD
grass pitches517 yd
Abbey Green
GRENDON ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts651 yd
Polesworth Recreation Ground
RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STATION ROAD
grass pitches804 yd
New Street
New Street
grass pitches830 yd
Kitwood Avenue Recreation Ground
BIRCHWOOD AVENUE
grass pitches1,078 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 62.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed78.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed234.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed234.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed36.77 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.