Broadband in B77 5BA

Looking at B77 5BA in Tamworth? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at B77 5BA stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for B77 5BA gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at B77 5BA mean in practice? Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached B77 5BA yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at B77 5BA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

0 crimes were reported near B77 5BA in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at B77 5BA is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

Sutton Coldfield station is the closest rail link at 7.4 miles from B77 5BA. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Erdington is the next closest at 9.2 miles. Perry Barr offers another option at 10.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near B77 5BA is Band C. The billing authority is Tamworth. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at B77 5BA reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for B77 5BA: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for B77 5BA is Tamworth. The B77 postcode area contains 963 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across B77 ranges from 0% to 100%. B77 5BA is close to the area average of 99%.

How does B77 5BA compare to its neighbours? B77 5BP (0.06 miles, Tamworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. B77 5AS (0.1 miles, Tamworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B77 5BL (0.11 miles, Tamworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. B77 5JQ (0.13 miles, Tamworth) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At B77 5BA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Tamworth has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

What does all of this mean for someone considering B77 5BA? Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Tamworth. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for B77 5BA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Tamworth hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.