Norman Close is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B79 8NQ 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 Norman Close, Tamworth, B79 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B79 8NF, B79 8NG, B79 7XH, B79 8LY, B79 8NE, B79 7UL, B79 8LZ, B79 8LB, B79 7XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B79 8NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B79 8NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 21.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 62.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 44.7% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 40.5% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.7% | 15.1% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 22.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 23.6% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.8% | 93% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Close was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Mercian average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Mercian and the 96th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Norman Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2023-11-24 | £288,387 |
| 4 Norman Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2021-09-30 | £308,926 |
| 14 Norman Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,250 | 2019-09-23 | £155,258 |
| 17 Norman Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2019-04-18 | £264,526 |
| 1 Norman Close, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2018-03-15 | £268,716 |
B79 8NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coton Green Primary School Kipling Rise , B79 8LX | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy Clifton Avenue , B79 8EF | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Claremont Road , B79 8EN | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Barnes Primary School School Lane , Hopwas B78 3AD | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy) Comberford Road , B79 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 4,290 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 | 4,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,877 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 | 2,229 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 5,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Café | Unit 4 Mariner, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coton Arms | Fontenaye Road | 407 yd | |
| Tamworth & District Rugby Club | Solway Close | 569 yd | |
| The Fox Inn - Loco Loco / El Rodeo Mexicano / Burrito Bandits | Lichfield Road | 1,057 yd | |
| Tam O' Shanter | Cedar Drive | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 5, The Precinct, Fontenaye Road | 407 yd | |
| Dragon Express | 156 Masefield Drive | 945 yd | |
| Leyfields Fish Bar | 142 Masefield Drive | 945 yd | |
| Jasmine House Takeaway | 2 Cedar Drive | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mid Counties Co-Operative | Units 10 - 12, The Precinct | 407 yd | |
| Booker Cash & Carry | Apollo, Lichfield Road Industrial Estate | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Hub UNIT 6 UNIT 6 ARIANE | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Buckingham Road GERARD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Coton Green Primary School KIPLING RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club Wigginton Park | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 588 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.