Cedar Drive is in Tamworth and in Tamworth district. B79 8QL is located in the Spital electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tamworth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Drive, Tamworth, B79 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B79 8QJ, B79 8QD, B79 8PG, B79 8QP, B79 8EP, B79 8QW, B79 8PE, B79 8PF, B79 8QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B79 8QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 57.1% | 54.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 42.9% | 45.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 34.8% | 38.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 35.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 8.3% | -7.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) 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 | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 19.6% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.6% | 27.1% | -17.5% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 18.7% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.2% | 96.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 95.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Drive was 72.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% higher than the Mercian average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Mercian and the 92nd highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Tamworth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cedar Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-22 | £278,376 |
| 11 Cedar Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-07-09 | £138,776 |
| 11 Cedar Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-11-15 | £127,964 |
| 7 Cedar Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-10-26 | £95,902 |
| 11 Cedar Drive, Tamworth, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2007-09-07 | £126,286 |
B79 8QL 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy Clifton Avenue , B79 8EF | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Claremont Road , B79 8EN | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coton Green Primary School Kipling Rise , B79 8LX | - not rated | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy Chestnut Avenue , Gillway B79 8QZ | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft Infants' School Mildenhall , Off Wigginton Road B79 8RU | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 471 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Ashby Road , B79 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington Woodland Road , Amington B77 4FF | 2out of 4 | 3,612 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 | 4,607 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 | 1,248 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 | 1,831 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School Tame Street , Kettlebrook B77 1AL | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers Primary School Quince , B77 4EN | 4out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Rivers High School Torc Campus , Silver Link Road B77 2HJ | 4out of 4 | 4,867 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 Coton Centre | Comberford Road, Tamworth | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tam O' Shanter | Cedar Drive | 2 yd | |
| Tamworth Athletic Club | Town Stadium, Marlborough Way | 241 yd | |
| Tamworth & District Rugby Club | Solway Close | 593 yd | |
| The Riftswood | Comberford Road | 669 yd | |
| The Coton Arms | Fontenaye Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine House Takeaway | 2 Cedar Drive | 2 yd | |
| Dragon Express | 156 Masefield Drive | 525 yd | |
| Leyfields Fish Bar | 142 Masefield Drive | 525 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 5, The Precinct, Fontenaye Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mid Counties Co-Operative | Units 10 - 12, The Precinct | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rawlett Leisure Centre COMBERFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Coton Green Primary School KIPLING RISE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Spital Bowls And Tennis Club Wigginton Road | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Tamworth Rugby Union Football Club Wigginton Park | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Landau-Forte Academy Qems LANDAU FORTE ACADEMY QEMS LANDAU FORTE ACADEMY QEMS ASHBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,008 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 | 18.8% |
| 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 | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 297.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 297.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.