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Tennyson Avenue is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B79 8BS is located in the Mercian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, B79 8BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: B79 8BU, B79 7EN, B79 8BP, B79 8BT, B79 8BN, B79 8BL, B79 8BW, B79 7EW, B79 7EQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B79 8BS is primarily male, with 53.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.6%46.2%-3.4% 51.0% -4.8%
Male50.4%53.8%3.4% 49.0% 4.8%

Partnership Status

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 8BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single49%56.2%7.2% 37.9% 18.3%
Married: Opposite sex26.8%28.6%1.8% 44.2% -15.6%
Separated1%2.4%1.4% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced13.9%8.1%-5.8% 9.1% -1.0%
Widowed9.3%4.8%-4.5% 6.1% -1.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health32.5%34.3%1.8% 48.4% -14.1%
Good health40%35.5%-4.5% 33.6% 1.9%
Fair health17.9%19.8%1.9% 12.7% 7.1%
Bad health6.7%8.1%1.4% 4.0% 4.1%
Very bad health2.9%2.4%-0.5% 1.2% 1.2%

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 8BS this area, 28.2% 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 10%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34%28.2%-5.8% 18.2% 10.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18%23.4%5.4% 9.6% 13.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels22.2%16.7%-5.5% 13.4% 3.3%
Apprenticeship1.5%1.9%0.4% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%16.3%5.0% 16.9% -0.6%
Degree or Similar7.7%10%2.3% 33.8% -23.8%
Other5.2%3.3%-1.9% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian0.4%1.2%0.8% 3.1% -1.9%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African0.4%0%-0.4% 2.5% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.9% -0.5%
White98.8%95.6%-3.2% 81.4% 14.2%
Roma0%1.2%1.2% 0.2% 1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.9%89.6%-3.3% 83.2% 6.4%
European Union5.8%8.8%3.0% 6.1% 2.7%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0.4%1.2%0.8% 5.6% -4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.9%90.3%-2.6% 83.2% 7.1%
10+ Years0.8%2.8%2.0% 9.8% -7.0%
5-10 Years0.4%3.2%2.8% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years2.9%2%-0.9% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years2.9%1.6%-1.3% 1.9% -0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom59.8% 76.7% -16.9%
Lithuania1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Poland2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Romania3.2% 0.9% 2.3%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
No passport held32.1% 13.5% 18.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion51% 37.2% 13.8%
Christian40.6% 46.2% -5.6%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Sikh1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Not answered6.8% 6.0% 0.8%

Safety

Is Tennyson Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Avenue was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tennyson Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Castle and the 47th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.



🔎 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 8BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tennyson Avenue are based on 18 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 Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, B79 8BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for B79 8BS

Average Price
£175,817
Semi-Detached
£213,975
Terraced
£150,379
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tennyson Avenue

Average Price
£194,458
Semi-Detached
£230,713
Terraced
£171,386
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tennyson AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£280,0002024-02-16 £287,652
4 Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002020-02-14 £198,533
3 Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002019-12-19 £157,960
15 Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£225,0002018-08-03 £291,295
3 Tennyson Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£118,0002016-03-31 £177,612
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for B79 8BS

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee80
Long-Term Sick or disabled31
Retired26
Part-Time Employee20
Unemployed14
Looking after home or family12
Self-Employed11
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Student (economically inactive)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Manufacturing13
Human health and social work activities13
Administrative and support service activities8
Transport and storage8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Education6
Other4
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Information and communication2
Construction2
Financial and insurance activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moorgate Primary Academy
Moorgate , B79 7EL
3out of 4 400 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ
3out of 4 956 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
Clifton Avenue , B79 8EF
3out of 4 1,005 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Claremont Road , B79 8EN
3out of 4 1,128 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ashcroft Infants' School
Mildenhall , Off Wigginton Road B79 8RU
3out of 4 1,280 yd Community school Yes 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 4 679 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy)
Comberford Road , B79 9AA
3out of 4 1,552 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Landau Forte Academy, Amington
Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF
2out of 4 3,066 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tamworth Enterprise College and AET Academy
Birds Bush Road , Belgrave B77 2NE
2out of 4 3,672 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Wilnecote School
Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF
2out of 4 4,907 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Ashby Road , B79 8AA
- not rated 749 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
Stepping Stones School
Mortimer House , 17 Victoria Road B79 7HS
- not rated 980 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Kettlebrook Short Stay School
Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL
3out of 4 1,782 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Two Rivers Primary School
Quince , B77 4EN
4out of 4 3,721 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Two Rivers High School
Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ
4out of 4 3,982 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable 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
Champagne Indian FusionChampagne Indian Fusion, 7a Aldergate486 yd
Jalali International RestaurantOld Victoria Arcade Building, Aldergate486 yd
The Peel Hotel and Christophers13-14b Aldergate486 yd
Ana’s Kebab-Tamworth45 - 45B Lower Gungate564 yd
The Helping Hands CaféUnit 2 Offa House, Orchard Street575 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tamworth Progressive ClubTamworth Progressive Club, Halford Street483 yd
The Aldergate Club7 Aldergate486 yd
The White Lion1 Aldergate537 yd
The Kings Ditch51 Lower Gungate559 yd
The Globe Inn & Horsebox BarTHE GLOBE INN LOWER GUNGATE585 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Joba's Takeaway81b Bolebridge Street483 yd
Tamworth Pizza & Kebab House55 Lower Gungate559 yd
Tuk Tuk36 ALDERGATE559 yd
Dragon Express156 Masefield Drive570 yd
Leyfields Fish Bar142 Masefield Drive570 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Booker Cash & CarryApollo, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate445 yd
MorrisonsUpper Gungate457 yd
LidlLidl, Bolebridge Street547 yd
Tamworth Co Op Church St1 - 5 Church Street643 yd
Farmfoods2 - 4 Middle Entry756 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Moorgate Primary Academy
MOORGATE
grass pitches312 yd
Moor Street
MOOR STREET
grass pitches444 yd
Spital Bowls And Tennis Club
Wigginton Road
tennis courts565 yd
Landau-Forte Academy Qems
LANDAU FORTE ACADEMY QEMS LANDAU FORTE ACADEMY QEMS ASHBY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool590 yd
Tamworth Youth Centre (Closed)
TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE SPINNING SCHOOL LANE
634 yd
South Staffordshire College
CROFT STREET
grass pitches637 yd
South Staffordshire College (Tamworth Campus)
CROFT STREET
grass pitches, health and fitness suite637 yd
Landau-Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
ASHBY ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite655 yd
Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club
Wigginton Park
grass pitches, health and fitness suite661 yd
Total Fitness Centre (Closed)
Mill Chambers Mill Chambers Mill Lane
health and fitness suite914 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed138.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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