Offa Drive Tamworth
7 addresses across 5 postcodes (B79), about 690 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 39400346.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Tamworth costs £2,301 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 270 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 390 m away, and Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve (6.1 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 65 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Laurel House Surgery, about 200 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 960 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Tamworth in 2026-27: Band D £2,301 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,534 | £1,789 | £2,045 | £2,301 | £2,812 | £3,323 | £3,835 | £4,602 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (53% of about 2,290 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Tamworth, Hospital Street, Tamworth, Victoria Road and Albert Road (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Youth Centre, Albert Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Club, Spinning School Lane: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Jewsons, Saxon Drive: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Arriva Bus Depot, Aldergate: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 10 Colehill, Tamworth, B79 7HE, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Phoenix Special Purpose Machines, Hospital Street: up to 16 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Job Centre, Saxon Mill Lane: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- JE Harrison Depot, Moor Lane: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 31 August 2026 to 4 September 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (standard works)
- 11 August 2026 to 13 August 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B79 7JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B79 7EH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
| B79 7HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| B79 7JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B79 7NU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 65 m and 72 m above sea level (67 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 7EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B79 7HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B79 7JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B79 7JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B79 7NU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tamworth 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 270 m |
| Wilnecote (Staffs) 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rail Station Tamworth Town Centre | 90 m |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tamworth Station Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laurel House Surgery | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crest Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tamworth Dental Practice | 110 m |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Tamworth Police Station | 200 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tamworth News | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,960 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Warwickshire Moor Local Nature Reserve 6.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,250 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval deanery, Lower Gungate, a scheduled monument, 380 m south-west. 97 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval deanery, Lower Gungate | Scheduled monument | 380 m south-west |
| Church of St Editha | Listed building, Grade I | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 580 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Saxon defences | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Spital Chapel of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Causeway Walls to North East of Tamworth Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Tamworth Castle | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Hayter's Spinney | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Pipes Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Hanging Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Dorcas Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| Kendall's Wood | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
7 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tamworth: see them on the Tamworth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorgate Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ashcroft Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| William MacGregor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Anker Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Woodlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lift Rawlett | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Restaurant B79 7JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Domino's B79 7HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Cafeexpresshop B79 7JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Mortimer House School B79 7HS | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2019 |
| BP Tamworth - Spar / Subway/ Tango Ice Blast B79 7NU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Morrisons B79 7NU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Between the Buns B79 7JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Globe Inn & Horsebox Bar B79 7AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Tamworth Snooker, Pool and Darts B79 7HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Atik B79 7BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Co Operative Funeral Service B79 7NZ | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| The Kings Ditch B79 7AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Gemini Restaurant B79 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Delhi Divan B79 7AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Penny Black B79 7AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 29 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (48); On or near Supermarket (17); On or near Albert Road (15); On or near Police Station (14); On or near Stationfields (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- B79 7JY: 3 addresses of 59 in the postcode
- B79 7EH: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- B79 7HU: 1 address of 54 in the postcode
- B79 7JT: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
- B79 7NU: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Consort Place · Rosy Cross · Albert Road · Albion Street · Spinning School Lane · Croft Avenue · Alexandra Mews · Stationfields · Perry Close · Croft Street · School Walk · Marmion Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.