B79 8SH is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (B79) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8SH) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case B which means Birmingham.
- Postal District. In our case B79.
- Postal Sector. In our case B79 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case SH.
The regional mail center for the post area B is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the B79 8SH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TAMWORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the B79 8SH postcode have the street address of Helston Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B79 8SH postcode is home to a bustling 26 residents!
It is situated within the post town of TAMWORTH within the old postal county of Staffordshire.
B79 8SH is within the town of Tamworth.
The B79 8SH postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in B79 8SH are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in B79 8SH are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the B79 8SH Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for B79 8SH
The telephone area code for B79 8SH is 01827 Tamworth.
Map Coordinates for B79 8SH
| Latitude | 52.6478438531 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.68876989776 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for B79 8SH
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| Explorer 1:25,000 232 Nuneaton and Tamworth | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 139 Birmingham and Wolverhampton | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for B79 8SH
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 50.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 48.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 49.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | E 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | W 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B79 8SH Postcode?
Download Speeds For B79 8SH
| Average Mbps | 44.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 50.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.360 |
B79 8SH has an average download speed of 44.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,324 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
20% of postcodes (238,274) have slower broadband speeds.
80% of postcodes (945,043) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For B79 8SH
| Average Mbps | 12.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.980 |
B79 8SH has an average upload speed of 12 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,693 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (433,439) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (741,509) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of B79 8SH Postcode
England Primary Schools
Anker Valley Primary Academy
Address: Anker Valley Primary Academy, Brooklime Way, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 0FD
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01827949310
William MacGregor Primary School
Address: William MacGregor Primary School, Glascote Road, Glascote, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2AF
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School
Address: St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School, Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, St. Leonard's Cof E Primary School and Nursery, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9DX
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01827213995
Ashcroft Infants' School
Address: Ashcroft Infants' School, Mildenhall, Off Wigginton Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8RU
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: 01827213760
Moorgate Primary Academy
Address: Moorgate Primary Academy, Moorgate, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7EL
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01827215240
Flax Hill Junior Academy
Address: Flax Hill Junior Academy, Chestnut Avenue, Gillway, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8QZ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01827215333
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy
Address: Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy, Clifton Avenue, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8EF
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01827215333
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Claremont Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8EN
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01827214000
Coton Green Primary School
Address: Coton Green Primary School, Kipling Rise, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8LX
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
Address: Landau Forte Academy, QEMS, Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AH
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01827301820
The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy)
Address: The Rawlett School (An Aet Academy), Comberford Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9AA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 0182757178
England Higher Schools
Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form
Address: Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form, Ashby Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8AA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01827301820
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near B79 8SH
DALE HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 15-16 ALBERT ROAD, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7JN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
TAMWORTH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HOLLIES, 25 ALBERT ROAD, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7JS
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
TAMWORTH HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 CHURCH STREET, TAMWORTH, B79 7BX
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
CENTRAL ORTHO
Address: ANKERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7LQ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
RIVERSIDE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 24A LICHFIELD STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7QE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: :
STONYDELPH DENTAL CLINIC
Address: STONYDELPH HEALTH CENTRE, ELLERBECK, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B77 4JA
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near B79 8SH
TAMWORTH PHARMACY
Address: 146 MASEFIELD DRIVE, LEYFIELDS, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 8JA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 64510
ALDERGATE PHARMACY
Address: FRASER HOUSE, 75 UPPER GUNGATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 8AX
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 768129
CREST PHARMACY - ALBERT ROAD
Address: 54 ALBERT ROAD, TAMWORTH, B79 7JN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 63608
PRIMARY CARE PHARMACY
Address: 30 HOSPITAL STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7EB
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 54804
CREST PHARMACY - ALDERGATE
Address: 2 ALDERGATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7DJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01543 63118
WELL
Address: CO-OPERATIVE SUPERMARKET, 1-5 CHURCH STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7DH
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 62201
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near B79 8SH
EYE SOCIETY CORP
Address: 7 LITTLE CHURCH LANE, TAMWORTH, B79 7AX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
JENKS OPTICIANS (TAMWORTH)
Address: 31 GEORGE STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7LJ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
PORTLAND OPTICIANS (TAMWORTH)
Address: 1 MIDDLE ENTRY, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7NJ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
ZEIDAN EYE CARE CENTRE
Address: 1 SILVER STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7NH
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (TAMWORTH)
Address: UNIT 19, 35, THE ANKERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7LG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TAMWORTH)
Address: 45 ANKERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7LG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near B79 8SH
THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.
Address: THE MOUNT, 10 SALTERS LANE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 8BH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 219843
ALDERGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 10 SALTERS LANE, TAMWORTH, B79 8BH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 12 ALBERT ROAD, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7JN
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 69283
HOLLIES PRACTICE
Address: TAMWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, UPPER GUNGATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7EA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 217799
CROWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TAMWORTH HEALTH CENTRE, UPPER GUNGATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7EA
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 315355
THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DOCTORS SURGERY, THE PEEL PRACTICE, 2 ALDERGATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFORDSHIRE, B79 7DJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01827 50575
Transport Links near B79 8SH
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: B79 8SH
- Tamworth
Tamworth station, Victoria Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7JTDistance: 1.32 milesDriving Time: 3.18 minutes - Wilnecote (Staffs)
Wilnecote station, Watling Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5ALDistance: 3.49 milesDriving Time: 7.15 minutes - Polesworth
Polesworth station, Orchard Close, Polesworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BXDistance: 5.71 milesDriving Time: 11.38 minutes - Lichfield City
Lichfield City station, Station Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6HXDistance: 7.47 milesDriving Time: 13.22 minutes - Lichfield Trent Valley
Lichfield Trent Valley station, Station Approach,, off Burton Road, Lichfield, WS13 6HEDistance: 7.69 milesDriving Time: 14.15 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near B79 8SH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near B79 8SH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the B79 8SH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Tamworth Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Christopher Pincher |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the B79 8SH Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Tamworth District Council and the County Council is Staffordshire County Council.
Staffordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Tamworth District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Tamworth District at the following link Tamworth District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tamworth District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Tamworth District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the B79 8SH Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Staffordshire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and arts - Staffordshire County CouncilHouse Sales in B79 8SH
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the B79 8SH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the B79 8SH Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Upper Gungate, TAMWORTH, B79 7NU | 1.21 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Saxon Drive, TAMWORTH, B79 7HY | 1.57 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Aldi |
| Iceland, George Street, TAMWORTH, B79 7LQ | 1.71 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Iceland |
| Asda, Ventura Retail Park, Ventura Park Road, Bonehill, TAMWORTH, B78 3HB | 2.47 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Bitterscote Drive, Bonehill, TAMWORTH, B78 3HD | 2.54 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the B79 8SH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Service Area, Tamworth, B77 5PS | 3.45 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Green Lane Service Area |
| 902-904 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, B24 9PY | 10.19 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to 902-904 Kingsbury Road |
| Shobnell Retail Leisure Park, Burton On Trent, DE14 2AP | 10.92 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Shobnell Retail Leisure Park |
| Unit 25, Swan Walk, Burton On Trent, DE14 1DD | 10.96 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to Unit 25, Swan Walk |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bitterscote Drive, Bonehill, TAMWORTH, B78 3HD | 1.58 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to McDonald's, Bitterscote Drive, Bonehill, TAMWORTH, B78 3HD |
| McDonald's, Watling Street, Two Gates, TAMWORTH, B77 5AB | 2.62 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to McDonald's, Watling Street, Two Gates, TAMWORTH, B77 5AB |
| McDonald's, London Road, Bassetts Pole, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 5SA | 5.46 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to McDonald's, London Road, Bassetts Pole, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 5SA |
| McDonald's, Wall Island, Birmingham Road, LICHFIELD, WS14 0QP | 6.12 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to McDonald's, Wall Island, Birmingham Road, LICHFIELD, WS14 0QP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ventura Retail Park, Ventura Park Road, TAMWORTH, B78 3JD | 1.51 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to KFC Tamworth - Ventura Retail Park |
| KFC, Princess Alice Drive, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B73 6RB | 9.79 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to KFC Birmingham - New Oscott |
| KFC, Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, WALSALL, WS9 9NP | 10.09 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to KFC Walsall Wood - Lichfield Road |
| KFC, Kingsbury Road, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B24 9PY | 10.19 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to KFC Tyburn - Kingsbury Road |
| KFC, High Street, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, B23 6RH | 10.41 miles | Directions from B79 8SH to KFC Erdington - High Street |