POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
B79 7QT postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 29 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 21 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £142,500Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 21 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 29 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 21 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
24 within 400mB79 7QT links 24 transport stops within 400m and 58 within 800m. 20 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Morrisions Store (BCT) at about 141m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Tamworth Rail Station at about 263m.
Local business
195 within 1200mB79 7QT currently links 195 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 68 food and drink, 50 personal services, 25 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Crest Pharmacy at about 92m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
928 online job adverts observedTamworth local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched B79 7QT in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
29 nearby school rows29 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for B79 7QT. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 9B79 7QT has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 9 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 199, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 53 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£142,500
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 21 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of B79 7QT, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
68 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (26), fast food (24), cafe (18).
Amenity group
Personal services
50 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (33), beauty (17).
Amenity group
Nightlife
25 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (20), bar (5).
Amenity group
Grocery
21 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (11), supermarket (5), bakery (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Crest Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 54, Albert Road.
Grocery
Morrisons
Supermarket at Upper Gungate, Tamworth.
Financial services
NoteMachine
Atm in the current nearby-place seam.
Nightlife
Koreys
Bar at Lower Gungate, Tamworth.
Nightlife
The Globe Inn
Pub at The Globe Inn Lower Gungate, Lower Gungate, Tamworth.
Food and drink
The Kitchen Cafe
Cafe at 1, Marmion Street, Tamworth.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Anker Valley Primary Academy
Primary option in B79 0FD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Ashcroft Infants' School
Primary option in B79 8RU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Coton Green Primary School
Primary option in B79 8LX. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for B79 7QT before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around B79 7QT.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like B79 7QT with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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