Hints Lane is in Hints, Tamworth and in Lichfield district. B78 3DB is located in the Bourne Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hints Lane, Hints, Tamworth, B78 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B78 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49% | 49.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51% | 50.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 22.1% | 27.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 56% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 11% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 45.9% | 45.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 41.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.5% | 13.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 16.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 33.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 95.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% 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% | 96.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hints Lane was 131.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% higher than the Bourne Vale average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hints Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale and the 38th highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage Hints Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-04-12 | £847,200 |
| Cherry Coppice Hints Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £818,000 | 2021-12-14 | £934,479 |
| 3 Hints Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-05-13 | £479,932 |
| 3 Hints Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-12-11 | £467,493 |
| 3 Hints Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-02-09 | £337,035 |
B78 3DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B78 3DB 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Primary School Allton Avenue , Mile Oak B78 3NH | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Barnes Primary School School Lane , Hopwas B78 3AD | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coton Green Primary School Kipling Rise , B79 8LX | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Drayton Lane , Drayton Bassett B78 3TX | 3out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 5,338 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 5,291 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 5,305 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.