Evans Croft is in Fazeley, Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B78 3QZ is located in the Fazeley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evans Croft, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B78 3QY, B78 3EJ, B78 3XH, B78 3QE, B78 3XD, B78 3QN, B78 3EH, B78 3QH, B78 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B78 3QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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% | 36.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 43.5% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 44.7% | 44.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.3% | 19.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 18.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 29.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.9% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.8% | 94.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evans Croft was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Bourne Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evans Croft has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bourne Vale and the 138th highest crime rate of 341 local areas in Lichfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peels Wharf Evans Croft, Tamworth, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2017-12-01 | £1,148,490 |
B78 3QZ 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH | - not rated | 2,109 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 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfield Infant School Parkfield Crescent , Two Gates B77 1HB | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Gates Primary School Tamworth Road , Two Gates B77 1EN | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Gates Community Primary School Tamworth Road , Two Gates B77 1EN | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton First School Church Lane , Middleton B78 2AN | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,529 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave High School Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilnecote High School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA | - not rated | 3,101 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 | 1,740 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Centre 4 Lower Gungate , B79 7AD | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer House School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 2,544 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 | 2,988 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | - not rated | 2,988 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 | 247 yd | |
| Crafternoon Tea | 7 - 8 The Sir Robert Peel Mill, Mill Lane | 377 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 1 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 415 yd | |
| Kudos | 9 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 417 yd | |
| Pizzarino | 21 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | Lichfield Street, Fazeley | 147 yd | |
| Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club | Fallow Road, Fazeley | 313 yd | |
| The Fazeley Inn | 4 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 378 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | New Street, Fazeley | 470 yd | |
| The Longwood | Deer Park Road, Fazeley | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Garden | 11A Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 420 yd | |
| Fazeley Fish Bar | 17 - 19 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 427 yd | |
| Peninsular Takeaway | 7 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 429 yd | |
| Wongs Takeaway | 14 Atherstone Street, Fazeley | 439 yd | |
| Subway | Drayton Filling Station, Atherstone Street | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School MILLFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL MILLFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL COLESHILL STREET | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| New Mill Lane NEW MILL LANE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.