Postcode report
Is B78 3JE a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About B78 3JE: area rating, property, schools and local change
B78 3JE is a postcode in Whittington & Streethay, Lichfield, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B78 3JE, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B78 3JE are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B78 3JE is based on Tamworth 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,439 residents, 2,005 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 23% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near B78 3JE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B78 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £243k from 102 rolling sales, up 1.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B78 3JE can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B78 3JE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B78 3JE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B78 3JE
Is B78 3JE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B78 3JE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B78 3JE?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for B78 3JE?
LocaleIQ matched B78 3JE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B78 3JE?
The latest median sold price is £243k based on 102 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B78 3JE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.