Crutchley Avenue is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B78 3JX is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crutchley Avenue, Tamworth, B78 3JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B78 3LA, B78 3LF, B78 3LJ, B78 3XX, B78 3LE, B78 3LB, B78 3YA, B78 3LD, B78 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B78 3JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.5% | 52% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 20.5% | 37.5% | 17.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 38.1% | -17.2% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.8% | 48.5% | 13.7% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 11.6% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3JX this area, 28.3% 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 28.3% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.4% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 96% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 97.5% | 88% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 12% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 88% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crutchley Avenue was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.2% lower than the Bolehall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crutchley Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall and the 104th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Crutchley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-12-08 | £186,478 |
| 21 Crutchley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-12-18 | £156,444 |
| 17 Crutchley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2011-12-09 | £165,834 |
| 22 Crutchley Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,540 | 2004-02-02 | £76,257 |
B78 3JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Infant School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AS | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Infant School Parkfield Crescent , Two Gates B77 1HB | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Gates Community Primary School Tamworth Road , Two Gates B77 1EN | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Tamworth Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave High School Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School Ashby Road , B79 8AH | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torc High School Silver Link Road , B77 2EA | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth and Lichfield College Croft Street , Upper Gungate B79 8AE | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 2,537 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Centre 4 Lower Gungate , B79 7AD | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer House School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonehill Mill Fishery | Bonehill Mews, Lichfield Street | 640 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Customer Cafe | ASDA STORES PLC VENTURA PARK ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 1 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 741 yd | |
| Fazeley Park Contemporary Indian Cuisine | 10 - 12 Atherstone Street, Fazeley | 748 yd | |
| Kudos | 9 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | Lichfield Street, Fazeley | 615 yd | |
| The Fazeley Inn | 4 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 745 yd | |
| Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club | Fallow Road, Fazeley | 758 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | New Street, Fazeley | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Chinese | 68 Fazeley Road | 385 yd | |
| Wongs Takeaway | 14 Atherstone Street, Fazeley | 763 yd | |
| Peninsular Takeaway | 7 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 767 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | 11A Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 774 yd | |
| Fazeley Fish Bar | 17 - 19 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Ventura Shopping Centre | 817 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Plc, Ventura Park Road | 859 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Bonehill Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Tamworth) BITTERSCOTE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Millfield Primary School MILLFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL MILLFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL COLESHILL STREET | grass pitches | 943 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.