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B78 3PB

French Avenue

Fazeley

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Overview

Postcode B78 3PB is located in an urban city, within the Fazeley ward of Lichfield in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset is £55,417 per year. The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
34.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.7%

Approximately 34.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset is £55,417 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from B78 3PB.

Flood risk

No risk

Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset near B78 3PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
2,635.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.28(-4%)
Vehicle crime
10.82(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.82(-27%)
Public order
7.22(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
412
90.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
1.99%
Indian
6
1.32%
Other White
6
1.32%
Bangladeshi
3
0.66%
Total population: 453

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
25.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
22.35%
Level 3 (A level)
62
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
31.76%
Owns with a mortgage
43
25.29%
Owns outright
33
19.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
17.65%
Social rents from council
5
2.94%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Fazeley

Median price£223,125
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £287K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £223,125 (about £282 per square foot) in Fazeley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fazeley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£404,000£314
Semi-Detached22£271,750£289
Terraced14£204,000£243
Flats7£170,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fazeley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fazeley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,250£135,250£174,000£173,250
2017£369,000£135,000£189,500£136,500
2018£328,000£140,000£200,000£179,000
2019£339,000£133,250£196,750£208,750
2020£415,000£141,750£217,500£183,000
2021£413,000£147,000£205,000£180,000
2022£500,000£150,000£250,500£205,000
2023£407,500£160,000£242,250£235,000
2024£486,500£156,500£250,000£213,000
2025£438,500£166,250£265,000£201,500
2026£360,750£215,625£272,750£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fazeley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fazeley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£226£203£203
2017£217£212£205£197
2018£241£220£215£201
2019£241£207£221£186
2020£263£224£235£206
2021£301£250£248£213
2022£290£260£249£244
2023£310£241£285£257
2024£336£253£255£260
2025£323£261£293£296
2026£317£267£289£241
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fazeley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fazeley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 3PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 3PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 20258, French Avenue, Tamworth, B78 3PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
02 Jun 202515, French Avenue, Tamworth, B78 3PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,500
30 Jan 2026521, Watling Street, Tamworth, B78 3NFTerracedFreehold£210,000
13 Jun 202516, Oak Drive, Tamworth, B78 3PRFlatsLeasehold£168,000
26 Jun 202610, Allton Avenue, Tamworth, B78 3NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the B78 3PB postcode area, located within Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B78 3PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLongwood Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

1.0 miPrimaryDunstall Park Primary SchoolFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 3PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B78 3PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSandhu Stores543 Watling Street, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NFWalking directions to Sandhu Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lichfield district.

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,397
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B78 3PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Farrell

Fazeley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John David Thomas Hill

Fazeley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Edwards

Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictLichfieldE07000194
Parliamentary ConstituencyTamworthE14001538
WardFazeleyE05010661
ParishFazeleyE04008925
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton BassetE02006157
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lichfield 012BE01029502
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B78 3PB

Is B78 3PB (Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset) safe?

The area around B78 3PB records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near B78 3PB?

The median sale price around B78 3PB in Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset is £223,125 (about £282 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B78 3PB?

There are 2 schools close to B78 3PB, including Longwood Primary School (Good) and Dunstall Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B78 3PB?

B78 3PB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,728 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B78 3PB (Fazeley, Mile Oak & Drayton Basset) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B78 3PB is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alex Farrell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and John David Thomas Hill (Conservative and Unionist Party).