Woodlands Close is in Dordon, Tamworth and in North Warwickshire district. B78 1SP is located in the Dordon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodlands Close, Dordon, Tamworth, B78 1SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B78 1SX, B78 1SL, B78 1SW, B78 1TY, B78 1TF, B78 1TU, B78 1SY, B78 1SS, B78 1TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B78 1SP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 53.8% | 49.9% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.1% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 41.9% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 38.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.8% | 43.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 B78 1SP this area, 31.4% 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 | 41.5% | 31.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 16.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 93.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 98.1% | 86.4% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 87.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.5% higher than the Baddesley and Grendon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodlands Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Baddesley and Grendon and the 103rd highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Woodlands Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £184,250 | 2022-10-05 | £192,785 |
| 11 Woodlands Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-01 | £192,753 |
| Windy Ridge Woodlands Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-05-07 | £230,492 |
| Temperance Woodlands Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-12-19 | £268,548 |
| 3 Woodlands Close, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-03-31 | £157,880 |
B78 1SP 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordon Primary School Roman Way , Dordon B78 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Birchwood Avenue , Dordon B78 1QU | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside CofE Primary School Maypole Lane , Grendon CV9 2BS | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nethersole CofE Academy High Street , Polesworth B78 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 2out of 4 | 4,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 5,335 yd | Academy 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 | 4,128 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Centurion Service Station Watling Street | 403 yd | |
| Zaazu Restaurant | Zaazu Restaurant, Centurion Service Station Watling Street | 403 yd | |
| Elior UK @ Maersk Tamworth | Core 4, Core 42 Business Park Meridian Drive | 675 yd | |
| THE GATEWAY | 217 Long Street | 698 yd | |
| The Right Foot Dance Co Ltd | 217 Long Street | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Coppice Sports and Social | Birch Coppice Sports Ground Watling Street | 215 yd | |
| The Mini Miner | 13 Browns Lane | 379 yd | |
| Dordon Institute Social Club Ltd | Dordon Institute Social Club Browns Lane | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Massala | 84 New Street | 372 yd | |
| Focha Turkish Kitchen | 11 Browns Lane | 373 yd | |
| China Town | 86 New Street | 375 yd | |
| Vindaloo | 19 Browns Lane | 380 yd | |
| Mina Restaurant and Takeaway | 9 Browns Lane | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Coppice Sports And Social Club Watling Street | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Dordon Community Primary School ROMAN WAY | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Kitwood Avenue Recreation Ground BIRCHWOOD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.