Ridding Gardens, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B78 1JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	52.7%	1.5%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	48.8%	47.3%	-1.5%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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 B78 1JX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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	21%	22%	1.0%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	67%	63.1%	-3.9%	44.2%	18.9%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	6.5%	5.2%	-1.3%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	4.5%	7%	2.5%	6.1%	0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.5%	42.8%	-2.7%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	33.3%	36.4%	3.1%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	16%	13%	-3.0%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	3.5%	4.8%	1.3%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.6%	3%	1.4%	1.2%	1.8%

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.

In the area around B78 1JX this area, 28.1% 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 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.9%	28.1%	1.2%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	8.8%	-5.8%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.1%	15.4%	-4.7%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	6.7%	2.8%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	16.1%	6.7%	16.9%	-0.8%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	21.8%	1.7%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	5.2%	3.2%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.6%	97.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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	97.3%	96.7%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.7%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.5%	2.7%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	59.5%	46.2%	13.3%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Ridding Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridding Gardens was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% lower than the Newton Regis and Warton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ridding Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Newton Regis and Warton and the 56th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

🔎 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 1JX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ridding Gardens are based on 32 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 Ridding Gardens, Polesworth, Tamworth, B78 1JX

Estimated Average Property Prices for B78 1JX

Average Price
£274,698

Semi-Detached
£253,769

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£304,162

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£206,419

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridding Gardens

Average Price
£285,505

Semi-Detached
£266,817

Terraced
£313,472

Detached
£306,744

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£212,528

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridding GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Ridding Gardens, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£317,000	2025-03-28	£332,401
6 Ridding Gardens, Tamworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-03-26	£257,153
19 Ridding Gardens, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-10-17	£290,080
18 Ridding Gardens, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-10-06	£321,160
7 Ridding Gardens, Tamworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-07-28	£223,072

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B78 1JX

Employment

B78 1JX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B78 1JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	35
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	30
Transport and storage	27
Construction	14
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Mining and quarrying	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

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	327 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dordon Primary School Roman Way , Dordon B78 1PJ	3out of 4	1,010 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Nethersole CofE Academy High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ	3out of 4	1,360 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Three Peaks Primary Academy Fossdale Road , Wilnecote B77 4HN	3out of 4	2,504 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stoneydelph Primary School Crowden Road , Wilnecote B77 4LS	3out of 4	2,699 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	247 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF	2out of 4	3,544 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE	2out of 4	3,741 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF	2out of 4	3,956 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	3,248 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ	4out of 4	3,286 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL	3out of 4	5,406 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	Distance
Cliffords	20 Bridge Street	888 yd
THE GATEWAY	217 Long Street	1,020 yd
The Right Foot Dance Co Ltd	217 Long Street	1,020 yd
Dordon Community Hub	217 Long Street	1,020 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	Royal Oak Inn Grendon Road	495 yd
The Red Lion	53 Bridge Street	955 yd
Birchmoor Working Mens Club	31 New Street	1,034 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Baburchi	78 Bardon View Road	238 yd
Mee Fong	72 Bardon View Road	249 yd
Domino's Pizza	14 Market Street	577 yd
The Yard Spice	12 Market Street	594 yd
Dragon Edge	1 Market Street	611 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Polesworth School DORDON ROAD	grass pitches	290 yd
Polesworth Sports Centre POLESWORTH LEISURE CENTRE POLESWORTH LEISURE CENTRE DORDON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	335 yd
Abbey Green GRENDON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	696 yd
Kitwood Avenue Recreation Ground BIRCHWOOD AVENUE	grass pitches	753 yd
Dordon Community Primary School ROMAN WAY	grass pitches	943 yd
New Street New Street	grass pitches	969 yd
Polesworth Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND STATION ROAD	grass pitches	1,076 yd

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	0.0%
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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	43.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.77 Mbit/s

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