Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, B79 7HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B79 7HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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	50.5%	55.1%	4.6%	51.0%	4.1%
Male	49.5%	44.9%	-4.6%	49.0%	-4.1%

Partnership Status

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	32.8%	28%	-4.8%	37.9%	-9.9%
Married: Opposite sex	37.5%	34.6%	-2.9%	44.2%	-9.6%
Separated	5.2%	4.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	2.7%
Divorced	15.6%	18.1%	2.5%	9.1%	9.0%
Widowed	8.9%	14.3%	5.4%	6.1%	8.2%

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	39.2%	35.6%	-3.6%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	37.7%	37.1%	-0.6%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	15.6%	20%	4.4%	12.7%	7.3%
Bad health	7.5%	6.3%	-1.2%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	0%	1%	1.0%	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.

In the area around B79 7HT this area, 29.6% 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 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	29.6%	1.0%	18.2%	11.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	9.7%	-5.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	14%	1.5%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	8.1%	4.5%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	16.7%	5.8%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	15.6%	-3.7%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	9.4%	6.5%	-2.9%	2.8%	3.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.9%	2%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.0%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.8%	92.6%	-3.2%	81.4%	11.2%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	90.6%	85.9%	-4.7%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	4.2%	11.7%	7.5%	6.1%	5.6%
Rest of Europe	1.9%	0.5%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.1%
Oceania	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.1%	86.7%	-3.4%	83.2%	3.5%
10+ Years	0.5%	3%	2.5%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	3.3%	6.9%	3.6%	2.9%	4.0%
2-5 Years	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	2.2%	0.3%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Poland	3.4%	1.3%	2.1%
Romania	5.3%	0.9%	4.4%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.1%	37.2%	-1.1%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Alexandra Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Mews was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alexandra Mews has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Castle and the 33rd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 233.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in B79 7HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Alexandra Mews are based on 215 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tamworth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, B79 7HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for B79 7HT

Average Price
£184,453

Semi-Detached
£262,516

Terraced
£233,682

Detached
£244,022

Flats/Maisonettes
£144,300

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Mews

Average Price
£191,748

Semi-Detached
£281,893

Terraced
£262,253

Detached
£240,593

Flats/Maisonettes
£153,189

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra MewsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
64 Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£129,950	2025-11-21	£133,724
69 Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-08-21	£250,435
70 Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£128,500	2024-05-31	£129,020
70 Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2024-05-24	£125,506
85 Alexandra Mews, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-12-13	£224,497

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B79 7HT

Employment

B79 7HT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in B79 7HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	54
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Transport and storage	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	3
Construction	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tamworth Early Years Centre Basin Lane , B77 2AH	- not rated	908 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorgate Community Primary School Hospital Street , B79 7EE	- not rated	775 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorgate Primary Academy Moorgate , B79 7EL	3out of 4	775 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William MacGregor Primary School Glascote Road , Glascote B77 2AF	3out of 4	803 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William MacGregor Primary School Glascote Road , Glascote B77 2AF	- not rated	803 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Macgregor Junior School Glascote Road , B77 2AF	- not rated	803 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH	3out of 4	869 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School Ashby Road , B79 8AH	- not rated	869 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse High School Highfield Avenue , Amington B77 3JB	- not rated	1,993 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF	3out of 4	1,993 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torc High School Silver Link Road , B77 2EA	- not rated	2,310 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tamworth and Lichfield College Croft Street , Upper Gungate B79 8AE	- not rated	651 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA	- not rated	746 yd	Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer House School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS	- not rated	140 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tamworth Centre 4 Lower Gungate , B79 7AD	- not rated	364 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL	3out of 4	943 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The New School House 2 Woodhouse Lane , Amington B77 3AE	- not rated	2,245 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN	- not rated	2,619 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Albert Restaurant	32 Albert Road	211 yd
Marmion Restaurant	1A MARMION STREET	223 yd
Tasty Food Café Ltd	1 MARMION STREET	227 yd
The Bolebridge	The Bolebridge, 10 Bolebridge Street	328 yd
The Miah Tandoori Restaurant	7 Bolebridge Mews	328 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tamworth Snooker Centre	32 Victoria Rd	162 yd
Royal Naval Association	Unitarian Building, Victoria Road	280 yd
The Sheriff of Tamworth	10 Colehill	352 yd
The Penny Black / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked and Loaded	2 LOWER GUNGATE	361 yd
Jynx Bar and Nightclub	79 - 80 BOLEBRIDGE STREET	363 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's	45 Victoria Road	158 yd
Lena Kebab and Grill	8 Bolebridge Mews	292 yd
Cafeexpresshop	Caffe Express, Tamworth Railway Station	320 yd
T&J Burgers	86 Bolebridge Street	367 yd
Rayu Pan Asian	29, Lower Gungate	439 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi Stores, Saxon Drive	129 yd
Iceland	50 Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street	471 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Bolebridge Street	493 yd
Farmfoods	2 - 4 Middle Entry	547 yd
Morrisons	Upper Gungate	550 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Total Fitness Centre (Closed) Mill Chambers Mill Chambers Mill Lane	health and fitness suite	215 yd
Tamworth Youth Centre (Closed) TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE SPINNING SCHOOL LANE		372 yd
South Staffordshire College CROFT STREET	grass pitches	610 yd
South Staffordshire College (Tamworth Campus) CROFT STREET	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	610 yd
Snowdome RIVER DRIVE	ice rinks, ski slopes	702 yd
Snowdome Fitness RIVER DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	702 yd
Landau-Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form ASHBY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	750 yd
Moorgate Primary Academy MOORGATE	grass pitches	773 yd
William Macgregor Primary School GLASCOTE ROAD	grass pitches	811 yd
Tamworth Football Club THE LAMB GROUND THE LAMB GROUND KETTLEBROOK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	838 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	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	98.7%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of B79 7HT