Newstead, Tamworth, B79 7UU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B79 7UU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	51.5%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.9%	48.5%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	21.8%	25.5%	3.7%	37.9%	-12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	49.2%	47%	-2.2%	44.2%	2.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3%	1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6.6%	10.9%	4.3%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	19.5%	14.6%	-4.9%	6.1%	8.5%

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	41.2%	44.4%	3.2%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	34.3%	32.8%	-1.5%	33.6%	-0.8%
Fair health	16.2%	13.9%	-2.3%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	5.8%	7.1%	1.3%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.1%	25.3%	-0.8%	18.2%	7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	11%	-3.2%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	12%	-3.8%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.3%	2.0%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	14.3%	7.4%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	29.7%	4.0%	33.8%	-4.1%
Other	6.9%	1.3%	-5.6%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.3%	96.2%	-2.1%	81.4%	14.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

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	97.5%	94.1%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	2.5%	4.1%	1.6%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.2%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	94.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0.9%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	6.2%	6.0%	0.2%

Safety

Is Newstead Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newstead was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Mercian average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Newstead has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Mercian and the 18th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -96.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in B79 7UU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Newstead are based on 148 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 Newstead, Tamworth, B79 7UU

Estimated Average Property Prices for B79 7UU

Average Price
£241,160

Semi-Detached
£217,752

Terraced
£172,025

Detached
£276,613

Flats/Maisonettes
£141,158

Other
£128,530

Estimated Average Property Prices for Newstead

Average Price
£238,481

Semi-Detached
£218,533

Terraced
£179,552

Detached
£290,338

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,742

Other
£91,395

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on NewsteadStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Newstead, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2026-02-20	£360,000
63 Newstead, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-04-25	£214,693
61 Newstead, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£262,000	2025-02-19	£279,163
36 Newstead, Tamworth, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-02-14	£255,832
36 Newstead, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-09-30	£272,381

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B79 7UU

Employment

B79 7UU 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 7UU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	118
Full-Time Employee	102
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	21
Manufacturing	18
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	14
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	3,211 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dunstall Park Primary School Austen Drive , B78 3BQ	- not rated	1,126 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coton Green Primary School Kipling Rise , B79 8LX	- not rated	1,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Coton Green Primary School Kipling Rise , B79 8LX	- not rated	1,144 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Barnes Primary School School Lane , Hopwas B78 3AD	- not rated	1,232 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lark Hall Community Infant School Clifton Avenue , B79 8EF	- not rated	1,388 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lift Rawlett Comberford Road , B79 9AA	- not rated	1,883 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rawlett Community Sports College Comberford Road , B79 9AA	- not rated	1,883 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH	3out of 4	2,078 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Mercian School Ashby Road , B79 8AH	- not rated	2,078 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodhouse High School Highfield Avenue , Amington B77 3JB	- not rated	4,508 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	2,120 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form Ashby Road , B79 8AA	- not rated	2,178 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
Tamworth Centre 4 Lower Gungate , B79 7AD	- not rated	2,203 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer House School Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS	- not rated	2,390 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL	3out of 4	2,936 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The New School House 2 Woodhouse Lane , Amington B77 3AE	- not rated	4,684 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN	- not rated	5,145 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mariner Café	Unit 4 Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate		501 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Fox Inn - Loco Loco / El Rodeo Mexicano / Burrito Bandits	Lichfield Road		691 yd
The Coton Arms	Fontenaye Road		1,016 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Atlantic Fish Bar	5, The Precinct, Fontenaye Road		1,016 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Mid Counties Co-Operative	Units 10 - 12, The Precinct		1,016 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Buckingham Road GERARD	grass pitches	253 yd
The Fitness Hub UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ARIANE	health and fitness suite	414 yd
Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club Wigginton Park	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	981 yd
Coton Green Primary School KIPLING RISE	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,033 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	81.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	81.9%

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	6.9%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	18.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of B79 7UU