Dryden Road is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B79 8HP 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 Dryden Road, Tamworth, B79 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B79 8HW, B79 8DS, B79 8DR, B79 8BB, B79 8DJ, B79 8BN, B79 8BT, B79 8DH, B79 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B79 8HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.6% | 53.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 31.9% | 35.9% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 39.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 6.7% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 36.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.7% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 20.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 14.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 26.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -19.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.4% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.5% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 96.3% | 92.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryden Road was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dryden Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Castle and the 114th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Dryden Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-31 | £197,726 |
| 94 Dryden Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2024-01-26 | £173,325 |
| 44 Dryden Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-09-04 | £188,994 |
| 64 Dryden Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-10-19 | £149,594 |
| 60 Dryden Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-01 | £191,399 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Primary Academy Moorgate , B79 7EL | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy Clifton Avenue , B79 8EF | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Claremont Road , B79 8EN | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Infants' School Mildenhall , Off Wigginton Road B79 8RU | 3out of 4 | 1,083 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 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 3,069 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 | 3,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wilnecote School Tinkers Green Road , Wilnecote B77 5LF | 2out of 4 | 5,059 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 | 667 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 | 1,053 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 3,742 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 4,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne Indian Fusion | Champagne Indian Fusion, 7a Aldergate | 659 yd | |
| Jalali International Restaurant | Old Victoria Arcade Building, Aldergate | 659 yd | |
| The Peel Hotel and Christophers | 13-14b Aldergate | 659 yd | |
| Ana’s Kebab-Tamworth | 45 - 45B Lower Gungate | 697 yd | |
| Gemini Restaurant | 39 - 41 LOWER GUNGATE | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riftswood | Comberford Road | 364 yd | |
| The Aldergate Club | 7 Aldergate | 659 yd | |
| The Kings Ditch | 51 Lower Gungate | 693 yd | |
| Tamworth Athletic Club | Town Stadium, Marlborough Way | 701 yd | |
| Tamworth Progressive Club | Tamworth Progressive Club, Halford Street | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Express | 156 Masefield Drive | 393 yd | |
| Leyfields Fish Bar | 142 Masefield Drive | 393 yd | |
| Tamworth Pizza & Kebab House | 55 Lower Gungate | 693 yd | |
| Joba's Takeaway | 81b Bolebridge Street | 706 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk | 36 ALDERGATE | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Upper Gungate | 547 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Apollo, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate | 572 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Bolebridge Street | 684 yd | |
| Tamworth Co Op Church St | 1 - 5 Church Street | 835 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 2 - 4 Middle Entry | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spital Bowls And Tennis Club Wigginton Road | tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Landau-Forte Academy Qems LANDAU FORTE ACADEMY QEMS LANDAU FORTE ACADEMY QEMS ASHBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Moorgate Primary Academy MOORGATE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Landau-Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form ASHBY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| South Staffordshire College CROFT STREET | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| South Staffordshire College (Tamworth Campus) CROFT STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club Wigginton Park | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Moor Street MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Tamworth Youth Centre (Closed) TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE TAMWORTH YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE SPINNING SCHOOL LANE | 732 yd | |
| Total Fitness Centre (Closed) Mill Chambers Mill Chambers Mill Lane | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.