West Street is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B79 7JE 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 West Street, Tamworth, B79 7JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B79 7JA, B79 7JD, B79 7JF, B79 7HR, B79 7JH, B79 7HL, B79 7JJ, B79 7PA, B79 7JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B79 7JE is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 45.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 54.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B79 7JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 31.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.9% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 48.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35.7% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 B79 7JE this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 29.8% | 13.0% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 9.4% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 24.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 91% | 89.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 64.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 64.4% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 27.8% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 64.4% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 11.7% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.4% | 76.7% | -32.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 15.6% | 0.9% | 14.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 129.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% higher than the Bolehall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolehall and the 40th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 West Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-18 | £193,375 |
| 28 West Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2015-10-23 | £219,285 |
| 22 West Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2015-04-10 | £201,590 |
| 24 West Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2014-11-07 | £205,045 |
| 24 West Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2007-08-08 | £199,375 |
B79 7JE 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Primary Academy Moorgate , B79 7EL | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William MacGregor Primary School Glascote Road , Glascote B77 2AF | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy Rene Road , Bolehall B77 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Infants' School Mildenhall , Off Wigginton Road B79 8RU | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE | 2out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 3,970 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 | 822 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 | 234 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolebridge | The Bolebridge, 10 Bolebridge Street | 123 yd | |
| The Miah Tandoori Restaurant | 7 Bolebridge Mews | 123 yd | |
| Marmion Restaurant | 1A MARMION STREET | 129 yd | |
| Tasty Food Café Ltd | 1 MARMION STREET | 140 yd | |
| Roaster's | 35B GEORGE STREET | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Association | Unitarian Building, Victoria Road | 101 yd | |
| Jynx Bar and Nightclub | 79 - 80 BOLEBRIDGE STREET | 147 yd | |
| The Sheriff of Tamworth | 10 Colehill | 184 yd | |
| Tamworth Snooker Centre | 32 Victoria Rd | 184 yd | |
| The Penny Black / Chik Box / K-Town Chicken / Locked and Loaded | 2 LOWER GUNGATE | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Kebab and Grill | 8 Bolebridge Mews | 90 yd | |
| T&J Burgers | 86 Bolebridge Street | 162 yd | |
| Domino's | 45 Victoria Road | 316 yd | |
| Rayu Pan Asian | 29, Lower Gungate | 357 yd | |
| Steves Fish Bar | 35 Lower Gungate | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores, Saxon Drive | 187 yd | |
| Iceland | 50 Ankerside Shopping Centre, George Street | 258 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 - 4 Middle Entry | 366 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Bolebridge Street | 428 yd | |
| Tamworth Co Op Church St | 1 - 5 Church Street | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fitness Centre (Closed) Mill Chambers Mill Chambers Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 63 yd |
| Tamworth Youth Centre (Closed) TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE SPINNING SCHOOL LANE | 367 yd | |
| Snowdome RIVER DRIVE | ice rinks, ski slopes | 504 yd |
| Snowdome Fitness RIVER DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| The Gym (Tamworth) STRYKERS STRYKERS RIVER DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Tamworth Football Club THE LAMB GROUND THE LAMB GROUND KETTLEBROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Moorgate Primary Academy MOORGATE | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| South Staffordshire College CROFT STREET | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| South Staffordshire College (Tamworth Campus) CROFT STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| William Macgregor Primary School GLASCOTE ROAD | grass pitches | 792 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.