Sycamore Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2JD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B78 2JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	51%	0.1%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.1%	49%	-0.1%	49.0%	0.0%

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 2JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	24.9%	29.6%	4.7%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	57.2%	52%	-5.2%	44.2%	7.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	10%	9.4%	-0.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	5.9%	5.8%	-0.1%	6.1%	-0.3%

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	45.1%	39.2%	-5.9%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	37.7%	41.1%	3.4%	33.6%	7.5%
Fair health	12.3%	14.9%	2.6%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	3.4%	3.9%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

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 19.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.7%	20.3%	0.6%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.6%	12.7%	-8.9%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	14.1%	-3.0%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	6.9%	1.7%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	24.6%	12.7%	16.9%	7.7%
Degree or Similar	18.6%	19.2%	0.6%	33.8%	-14.6%
Other	5.9%	2.2%	-3.7%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.8%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.5%	99.3%	0.8%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	97.5%	95.8%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.5%	2.6%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	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%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Romania	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.8%	13.5%	3.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Sycamore Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Road was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Curdworth average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Sycamore Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Curdworth and the 9th lowest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

🔎 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. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in B78 2JD, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very 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 Sycamore Road are based on 84 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 Sycamore Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth, B78 2JD

Estimated Average Property Prices for B78 2JD

Average Price
£294,113

Semi-Detached
£292,463

Terraced
£299,305

Detached
£290,927

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Road

Average Price
£308,053

Semi-Detached
£259,113

Terraced
£353,001

Detached
£318,793

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£276,873

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
34 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building	£340,000	2023-08-21	£352,907
31 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-10-01	£382,646
26 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building	£227,500	2017-05-25	£301,881
29 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2016-08-19	£290,807
32 Sycamore Road, Tamworth, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2016-07-29	£269,164

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B78 2JD

Employment

B78 2JD 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 2JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Transport and storage	22
Manufacturing	19
Education	14
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsbury Primary School Bromage Avenue , Kingsbury B78 2HW	3out of 4	271 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wood End Primary School Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL	3out of 4	2,890 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hurley Primary School Heanley Lane , Hurley CV9 2HY	3out of 4	3,448 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dosthill Primary School High Street , Dosthill B77 1LQ	1out of 4	3,474 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfields Infant Academy Saxon Close , Wilnecote B77 5LU	- not rated	4,186 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	401 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF	2out of 4	4,503 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill House School Riverside Studios, Coventry Road , B78 2NP	- not rated	1,354 yd	Other independent special school	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
Kingsbury Village Cafe Ltd	12, Jubilee Court Pear Tree Avenue		497 yd
Top Scoff	5, Jubilee Court Pear Tree Avenue		497 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The White Swan	The White Swan Coventry Road		535 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Atlantic Fish Bar	10 Tamworth Road		418 yd
Pizza Blaze	Unit B, Swan Court Coventry Road		535 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Late Shop	109 Tamworth Road		232 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sycamore Road THE FIRS	grass pitches	252 yd
Kingsbury Methodist Church Hall TAMWORTH ROAD		294 yd
Kingsbury School TAMWORTH ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	412 yd
Kingsbury Youth Centre & Sports Hall PEAR TREE AVENUE		528 yd
Kingsbury Water Park Pitch (Closed) Bodymoor Heath Lane	grass pitches	890 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	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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