Spinney Close is in Birchmoor, Tamworth and in North Warwickshire district. B78 1BD is located in the Polesworth West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spinney Close, Birchmoor, Tamworth, B78 1BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B78 1BB, B78 1JW, B78 1HH, B78 1AZ, B78 1JG, B78 1BA, B78 1JN, B78 1HQ, B78 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B78 1BD 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.7% | 36.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 46.4% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59% | 49.4% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 38.5% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 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 Levels | 20.3% | 15.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 23.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 25.3% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 97.6% | 95.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spinney Close 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.
Spinney Close 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Spinney Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2024-01-26 | £225,779 |
| 28 Spinney Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-08-31 | £220,048 |
| 10 Spinney Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-07-25 | £116,853 |
| 8 Spinney Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-19 | £102,854 |
| 30 Spinney Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-24 | £205,336 |
B78 1BD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Primary School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nethersole CofE Academy High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dordon Primary School Roman Way , Dordon B78 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Peaks Primary Academy Fossdale Road , Wilnecote B77 4HN | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydelph Primary School Crowden Road , Wilnecote B77 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Polesworth School Dordon Road , Dordon B78 1QT | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 2out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 5,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffords | 20 Bridge Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Inn Grendon Road | 569 yd | |
| The Red Lion | 53 Bridge Street | 690 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | The Spread Eagle Inn High Street | 935 yd | |
| Polesworth Club | Polesworth Sports And Social Club High Street | 935 yd | |
| Birchmoor Working Mens Club | 31 New Street | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 14 Market Street | 347 yd | |
| The Yard Spice | 12 Market Street | 353 yd | |
| Dragon Edge | 1 Market Street | 387 yd | |
| Wokaway | 18 Bridge Street | 639 yd | |
| Baburchi | 78 Bardon View Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 17 High Street | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Polesworth Sports Centre POLESWORTH LEISURE CENTRE POLESWORTH LEISURE CENTRE DORDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 564 yd |
| Polesworth School DORDON ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Abbey Green GRENDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| Polesworth Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| New Street New Street | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| North Warwickshire Recreational Centre TAMWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.