What home types are most common in Castle?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 27.7%, detached 24.2%.

What's the average income in Castle?

Average resident income is about £40,076 per year.

How many households are in Castle?

There are 3,657 households in Castle

What are prices by property type in Castle?

Latest medians: Detached £366,500, Semi-detached £250,000, Terraced £205,000, Flats £131,275.

How deprived is Castle?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 11234 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Castle?

Based on 117 recent sales, the median price is £243,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Castle population and density?

Castle population is 7,595 with density 1458.3 per km².

Crime level in Castle is high with about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How much social housing is near Castle?

About 25.4% across the Castle area.

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Q: What schools in Castle and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / West Midlands / Tamworth / Castle

About

Castle ward is located in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. It covers the area around Tamworth Castle, a historic Norman motte-and-bailey castle that dates back to the 11th century. The ward includes parts of the town centre, with a mix of residential and commercial properties. The River Tame runs nearby, adding a natural element to the urban landscape.

The ward is home to several key landmarks, including St Editha's Church and the Tamworth Assembly Rooms. Public transport links are accessible, with Tamworth railway station providing connections to Birmingham and beyond. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and parks, serving both residents and visitors. The area has a mix of housing, from older terraced homes to modern developments.

Area overview

On average Castle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle is £40,076 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

192

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Social housing

25.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population

7,595

Population density

1,458.3 per km²

Demographics

British

6,662

87.67%

Other White

481

6.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.99%

Indian

0.55%

Irish

0.51%

Total population: 7,599

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

982

26.85%

Owns outright

978

26.74%

Private landlord or letting agency

784

21.44%

Social rents from council

504

13.78%

Other social rented

317

8.67%

Total households: 3,657

Property prices in Castle

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £427,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	26	£366,500	£291,250	£324,250	£380,000	£419,670
Flats	14	£131,275	£94,850	£110,625	£146,688	£148,700
Semi-Detached	37	£250,000	£173,500	£220,000	£280,000	£335,195
Terraced	40	£205,000	£135,650	£175,000	£244,897	£327,400

10 years price trend in Castle

All postcodes in Castle

B797QQ

Lichfield Street

B779SB

Central Tamworth

B783FJ

Central Tamworth

B783JJ

Fazeley Road

B783XT

County Drive

B797HU

Albert Road

B797RU

Cygnet Drive

B797RW

Halford Street

B771AT

Orchard Street

B783HN

Bonehill Road

B783FP

Central Tamworth

B783JY

Milo Crescent

B783LS

Fazeley Road

B783XA

Westmorland Close

B797RG

Swanmote

B797JH

Heath Street

B771AH

Kettlebrook Road

B797QW

Lichfield Road

B783HD

Bonehill Road

B783JG

Ventura Park Road

B783LH

Yenton Close

B783LJ

Colbourne Road

B797BL

Balfour

B797DH

Church Street

B797JL

Dent Street

B797LG

George Street

B797YD

Somerville Court

B779SD

Central Tamworth

B771AF

Kettlebrook Road

B771AS

Cross Street

B771AU

West Street

B771BG

Celandine

B797LH

George Street

B783AX

Dunstall Lane

B783BU

Bingley Avenue

B783FG

Austen Drive

B783FH

Austen Drive

B783FN

Central Tamworth

B783HF

Etchell Road

B783XP

Norfolk Drive

B797AX

Central Tamworth

B797NA

Fazeley Road

B779SE

Central Tamworth

B771AE

Kettlebrook Road

B783FT

Central Tamworth

B783JU

Colbourne Road

B783LA

Morgan Road

B783LG

Bitterscote Lane

B783XB

Surrey Drive

B783XX

Durham Close

B783XZ

Devonshire Drive

B797BA

King Street

B779SF

Central Tamworth

B783JN

Fazeley Road

B797AU

Church Lane

B797DF

Church Street

B797DN

Aldergate

B783ES

Longburn Crescent

B783JH

Ventura Park Road

B783LL

Fazeley Road

B797AN

Lower Gungate

B797BD

Albert Road

B797HD

Bolebridge Street

B779ZY

Central Tamworth

B783FQ

Central Tamworth

B783HE

Bonehill Road

B783LF

Bitterscote Lane

B797HY

Saxondrive

B797PA

Bolebridge Street

B797QP

Lichfield Street

B783HH

Bonehill Road

B783LE

Bitterscote Lane

B797DB

King Street

B797PD

Ankerdrive

B797QH

Halford Street

B797QS

Richmond Close

B771BH

Reedmace

B783FR

Central Tamworth

B797BJ

Lichfield Street

B797BW

Lichfield Street

B797BX

Church Street

B797LQ

George Street

B797EZ

Central Tamworth

B797HE

Colehill

B783BT

Bennet Close

B783ER

Central Tamworth

B783EZ

Pemberley Drive

B783FW

Central Tamworth

B783HB

Riverdrive

B783XD

Suffolk Way

B797DX

Aldergate

B797GY

Alexandra Mews

B797JP

Albion Street

B797RR

Lichfield Road

B797LZ

Market Street

B797LJ

College Lane

B797LL

College Lane

B783BX

Darcy Close

B797BE

Lichfield Street

B797LP

College Lane

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail