Barlow Court is in Kingsbury, Tamworth and in North Warwickshire district. B78 2HB is located in the Kingsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Warwickshire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barlow Court, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B78 2HH, B78 2HY, B78 2JF, B78 2JE, B78 2HX, B78 2LE, B78 2HN, B78 2LH, B78 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B78 2HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 38.2% | 39.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 43.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.8% | 43.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 37.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 25.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 16% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 21.3% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barlow Court was 88.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Curdworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barlow Court has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Curdworth and the 98th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,188 | 2024-07-31 | £120,082 |
| 5 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-06-17 | £227,556 |
| 6 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2021-03-01 | £199,073 |
| 8 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2019-11-04 | £137,388 |
| 3 Barlow Court, Tamworth, Warwickshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2019-01-18 | £181,664 |
B78 2HB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Primary School Bromage Avenue , Kingsbury B78 2HW | 3out of 4 | 44 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL | 3out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hurley Primary School Heanley Lane , Hurley CV9 2HY | 3out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dosthill Primary School High Street , Dosthill B77 1LQ | 1out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Drayton Lane , Drayton Bassett B78 3TX | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Tamworth Road , Kingsbury B78 2LF | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 4,792 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill House School Riverside Studios, Coventry Road , B78 2NP | - not rated | 1,134 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Village Cafe Ltd | 12, Jubilee Court Pear Tree Avenue | 309 yd | |
| Top Scoff | 5, Jubilee Court Pear Tree Avenue | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Swan | The White Swan Coventry Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 10 Tamworth Road | 243 yd | |
| Pizza Blaze | Unit B, Swan Court Coventry Road | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Late Shop | 109 Tamworth Road | 83 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Methodist Church Hall TAMWORTH ROAD | 95 yd | |
| Kingsbury School TAMWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 115 yd |
| Kingsbury Youth Centre & Sports Hall PEAR TREE AVENUE | 335 yd | |
| Sycamore Road THE FIRS | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Kingsbury Water Park Pitch (Closed) Bodymoor Heath Lane | grass pitches | 576 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.