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About

Amington is a residential ward situated to the northeast of Tamworth town centre. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different periods. Local amenities include several schools, convenience stores, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. The ward is bordered by the River Anker to the north, with open green spaces following its course.

A central feature is the large Amington Marsh nature reserve, a reclaimed area of wetland and meadow offering walking paths. The local parish church of St. Editha sits near the river. Public transport provides connections into Tamworth, and the ward is in proximity to the M42 motorway network for broader regional travel.

Area overview

On average Amington has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Amington is £51,182 per year. There are 4 schools in Amington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Amington is home to around 8,355 people, with a population density of about 1,776.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Amington Population
8,355
Population density
1,776.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.04(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.66(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-33%)
Public order
4.31(-29%)
Vehicle crime
3.47(-47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,564
90.55%
Other White
368
4.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
81
0.97%
Indian
72
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.56%
Total population: 8,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,559
22.94%
No qualifications
1,410
20.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,321
19.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,142
16.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
858
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,796

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,283
37.5%
Owns outright
1,210
35.37%
Social rents from council
407
11.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
282
8.24%
Other social rented
169
4.94%
Total households: 3,421

Property prices in Amington

Median price£293,725
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £395K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £293,725 (about £295 per square foot) in Amington area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £544,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£410,000£318
Semi-Detached37£268,000£287
Terraced30£210,000£221
Flats8£115,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Amington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£175,000£132,000
2017£331,498£82,750£179,000£137,500
2018£328,745£92,500£195,000£168,000
2019£329,995£89,950£239,995£168,975
2020£340,000£99,000£200,000£163,250
2021£352,995£105,000£225,000£190,000
2022£434,995£110,000£255,000£226,995
2023£427,995£110,000£253,250£195,000
2024£420,000£105,000£257,500£200,000
2025£410,000£117,250£265,500£215,000
2026£400,000£103,500£257,750£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226£199£139
2017£252£134£187£153
2018£265£142£232£189
2019£269£239£260£182
2020£269£261£242£177
2021£281£203£259£209
2022£313£174£275£248
2023£331£188£284£234
2024£318£193£273£238
2025£320£215£289£238
2026£310£227£293£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Amington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.

Band A£1,534
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,301
Band E£2,812
Band F£3,323
Band G£3,835
Band H£4,602

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Amington ward.

Local councillors

Hayley Coles

Amington - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Amington

Is Amington safe?

Amington records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Amington?

The median sale price in Amington is £293,725 (about £295 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Amington?

Amington has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Amington?

Amington scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Amington sits around rank 19,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Amington?

The average household income in Amington is around £51,182 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Amington?

Amington is represented by 1 elected councillor: Hayley Coles (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Amington

B774GD

Robinia

B774QP

Stretton Close

B774ND

Juniper

B774NA

Harebell

B773BY

Tamworth Road

B774AB

Levett Road

B773DQ

Tamworth Road

B773JH

Beechwood Crescent

B774GJ

Himley Way

B774FE

Kerria Road

B773JF

Wesley Way

B790ED

Shuttington Road

B773JA

Ingrams Pit Lane

B774GF

Boundary Drive

B774FR

Cheddleton Close

B774EX

Alton Close

B774GS

Ellastone Way

B774AG

Tamworth Road

B773AA

Tamworth Road

B774ET

Quince

B773JN

Sheepcote Lane

B774FJ

Boundary Drive

B773AX

Langdale Court

B773DE

Tamworth Road

B774ER

Sorbus

B773QX

Stonehaven

B774QG

Rodbaston Close

B774EW

Kerria Centre

B773QL

Newport

B773QJ

Falmouth Drive

B773QZ

Torbay

B774GW

Hopton Close

B773DB

Monks Way

B773DD

Florendine Street

B773QP

Redcliff

B774NB

Hornbeam

B773QN

Padstow

B773QQ

Emberton Way

B774QL

Amington

B774EN

Quince

B774GH

Florence Drive

B773DH

Amington

B774AH

Dog Lane

B773HR

Hanbury Road

B773RB

Talland Avenue

B773AG

Ridgewood Rise

B773JB

Highfield Avenue

B774GN

Lapley Avenue

B773BS

Tamworth Road

B774AD

The Green

B774QA

Lytham

B774EG

Eagle Drive

B774NW

Sunningdale

B774RD

Pebble Close

B774EQ

Boundary Drive

B773DF

Tamworth Road (Amington)

B773BW

Tamworth Road

B773ET

Kenilworth Road

B773BU

Tamworth Road

B774EL

Nemesia

B773HA

Lavender Road

B774SH

Amington

B773AB

Tamworth Road

B773QY

Skipness

B774NT

Hoylake

B773LA

Fairview Close

B774AS

Galena Close

B774GU

Hollington Close

B773AU

Moor Lane

B774GY

Essington Close

B774DT

Silica Road

B774GG

Kerria Road

B774AQ

Tamworth Road

B774GX

Hixon Close

B773AS

Moor Lane

B774GB

Hamstall Close

B774FY

Mavesyn Close

B774NZ

Greenacre Close

B774NP

Muirfield

B774DS

Sandy Way

B773QD

Brancaster Close

B774FZ

Armitage Close

B773HE

Rosemary Road

B774RU

Amington

B774ES

Spruce

B774FT

Ellastone Way

B774FP

Blithbury Close

B774RB

Troon

B773HH

St Georges Way

B773HZ

Sharpe Street

B773AD

Crestwood

B774GE

Ellastone Way

B774QF

Rangemoor Crescent

B773AE

Woodhouse Lane

B773QW

Seafield

B774FU

Barlaston Way

B774SG

Amington

B773JJ

Woodhurst Close

B773BL

Arden Close

B773EU

Warwick Road