Rutland Drive is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B78 3XJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rutland Drive, Tamworth, B78 3XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B78 3XP, B78 3XH, B78 3XZ, B78 3EJ, B78 3EH, B78 3XL, B78 3XY, B78 3XE, B78 3QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B78 3XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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% | 23.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 59.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.4%) 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 | 65% | 55% | -10.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 34.4% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 21.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 20.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 30.2% | -2.6% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 95.1% | 94.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Drive was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Bolehall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall and the 65th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rutland Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2023-08-25 | £188,465 |
| 11 Rutland Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-11-30 | £214,742 |
| 1 Rutland Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-01-27 | £452,442 |
| 16 Rutland Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-12-16 | £388,102 |
| 2 Rutland Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-11-18 | £326,390 |
B78 3XJ 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 | 55 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School Coleshill Street , Fazeley B78 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Primary School Allton Avenue , Mile Oak B78 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Gates Primary School Tamworth Road , Two Gates B77 1EN | 1out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School Derwent , Off Field Farm Road B77 2LD | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William MacGregor Primary School Glascote Road , Glascote B77 2AF | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 2out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,916 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 | 1,697 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stepping Stones School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 4,029 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 211 yd | |
| Crafternoon Tea | 7 - 8 The Sir Robert Peel Mill, Mill Lane | 608 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 1 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 617 yd | |
| Kudos | 9 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 626 yd | |
| Fazeley Park Contemporary Indian Cuisine | 10 - 12 Atherstone Street, Fazeley | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Manor Cricket & Social Club | Fallow Road, Fazeley | 329 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | Lichfield Street, Fazeley | 369 yd | |
| The Fazeley Inn | 4 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 590 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | New Street, Fazeley | 677 yd | |
| The Longwood | Deer Park Road, Fazeley | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Garden | 11A Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 632 yd | |
| Peninsular Takeaway | 7 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 636 yd | |
| Fazeley Fish Bar | 17 - 19 Coleshill Street, Fazeley | 642 yd | |
| Wongs Takeaway | 14 Atherstone Street, Fazeley | 643 yd | |
| Simply Chinese | 68 Fazeley Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Ventura Shopping Centre | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield Primary School MILLFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL MILLFIELD COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL COLESHILL STREET | grass pitches | 679 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.