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About

Bolehall sits on the eastern side of Tamworth, bordered by the River Anker to the north and the railway line to the south. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, including terraced homes and post-war estates. Its streets connect directly to the town centre, providing essential local amenities and green spaces like Bolehall Park for community use.

A notable local landmark is the Bolehall Swifts Football Club, which has been part of the area's community fabric for decades. The ward includes industrial and trading estates along its southern edges, contributing to local employment. The presence of the river and the open recreation grounds offers a distinct contrast to the more built-up residential streets nearby.

Area overview

On average Bolehall has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bolehall is £48,433 per year. There are 3 schools in Bolehall: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bolehall is home to around 7,508 people, with a population density of about 4,759.7 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bolehall Population
7,508
Population density
4,759.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.57(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.12(-6%)
Other theft
6.13(+8%)
Public order
5.86(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,798
90.56%
Other White
343
4.57%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.88%
Irish
53
0.71%
Indian
40
0.53%
Total population: 7,507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,395
22.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,270
20.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,030
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
815
13.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,125

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,059
32.36%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
32.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
491
15%
Social rents from council
448
13.69%
Other social rented
142
4.34%
Total households: 3,273

Property prices in Bolehall

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£199K – £278K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Bolehall area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £428,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bolehall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£325,000£291
Semi-Detached53£230,000£266
Terraced19£180,000£252
Flats7£140,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bolehall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolehall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£226,500£94,000£166,000£205,000
2017£245,000£100,000£154,000£148,500
2018£250,000£107,000£175,000£167,500
2019£290,750£119,000£183,000£150,000
2020£259,000£111,500£185,000£146,500
2021£303,000£125,000£196,000£191,250
2022£303,500£117,000£225,000£170,500
2023£295,000£115,000£213,500£213,000
2024£360,000£125,000£225,000£183,000
2025£327,500£122,500£225,000£192,000
2026£339,500£141,000£235,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolehall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolehall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£191£194£168
2017£224£194£187£167
2018£248£203£204£192
2019£260£232£212£192
2020£257£180£211£175
2021£247£232£233£221
2022£299£223£268£219
2023£258£222£248£245
2024£293£254£259£224
2025£297£263£265£239
2026£300£220£286£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolehall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bolehall 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 Bolehall ward.

Local councillors

Dylan Powis

Bolehall - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Bolehall

Is Bolehall safe?

Bolehall records about 60 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 Bolehall?

The median sale price in Bolehall is £235,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bolehall?

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

How deprived is Bolehall?

Bolehall scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bolehall sits around rank 16,544 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 Bolehall?

The average household income in Bolehall is around £48,433 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bolehall?

Bolehall is represented by 1 elected councillor: Dylan Powis (Reform UK).

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B772AR

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B773BF

Amington Road

B772HA

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B773JS

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B773PZ

Amington Road

B773PS

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B773ND

Ashdale Road

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Canning Road

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B773NA

Goostry Road

B773PG

Summerfield Road

B772AZ

Glascote Road

B772BF

Foxton Close

B773PJ

Summerfield Road

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Ferrers Road

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Marshall Street

B773JT

Canning Road

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Clifford Close

B772QB

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B772SG

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B773AY

Amblerise Close

B772AL

Glascote Road

B773JX

Canning Road

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Minerva Close

B773ES

Barlow Close

B773PP

Thomas Street

B773LU

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Moor Lane

B773BN

Tamworth Road

B772BN

Barcliffe Avenue

B773PN

Ferrers Road

B772BU

Clifford Street

B772FS

Barlow Avenue

B779LW

Blythe Street

B773PT

Amington Road

B772BZ

Glascote Road

B779HY

Blythe Street

B772FN

Blythe Street

B772AG

Glascote Road

B772AH

Basin Lane

B773NN

Rene Road

B772AW

Arbor Close

B772BT

Glascote Road

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Blythe Street

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Amington Road

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Lychgate Close

B779HD

Blythe Street

B773HJ

St George's Way

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Blythe Street

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Anchor Close

B772QF

Abbey Road

B773EE

New Street

B797XZ

Blythe Street

B773LZ

Leedham Avenue

B772AY

Glascote Road

B773PR

Thomas Street

B773NQ

Marshall Street

B773NS

Arion Close

B773LW

Amington Road

B773JU

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