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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

All postcodes in Castle

B797AS

Lower Gungate

B797JE

West Street

B797LD

Market Street

B797LP

College Lane

B779SH

Central Tamworth

B771AR

Peelers Way

B797AT

Church Lane

B797DQ

Church Street

B797QJ

Lichfield Street

B797QL

Lichfield Street

B779SA

Central Tamworth

B783XR

Kent Avenue

B783BZ

Central Tamworth

B783EY

Regency Close

B783JD

Ventura Park Road

B797DE

Church Street

B797DW

Corporation Street

B797HL

Marmion Street

B797QE

Lichfield Street

B797QN

Lichfield Road

B797RE

Halford Street

B797SA

Lichfield Road

B797ND

Ankerdrive

B797JQ

Marmion Street

B783BQ

Austen Drive

B783JZ

Sutton Avenue

B797NH

Aldergate

B797DD

Aldergate

B797BG

Balfour

B797YJ

Blackfriars Close

B779SL

Central Tamworth

B797BS

Offa Street

B797JD

Saxon Mill Lane

B771AX

Campion Drive

B771BB

Kettlebrook Road

B771BL

West Street

B797PB

Ankerdrive

B783EW

Central Tamworth

B783JF

Bonehill Road

B783HQ

Bonehill Road

B783JX

Crutchley Avenue

B797YE

Lincoln Avenue

B783FX

Dunstall Lane

B783HG

Ventura Park Road

B783LP

Meadow Bank

B797DJ

Aldergate

B797JS

Albert Road

B783FZ

Bonehill Road

B783JT

Crutchley Avenue

B797BN

Lichfield Street

B797JG

Albion Street

B797QQ

Lichfield Street

B771AG

Kettlebrook Road

B771BE

Tansy

B797LU

Market Street

B783HJ

Bonehill Road

B783YA

Cumberland Drive

B797HF

Heath Street

B797HS

Heath Street

B797QF

Lichfield Street

B771AA

Amington Road

B783FD

Wickham View

B783JE

High Broom Court

B783XE

County Drive

B779ZZ

Central Tamworth

B771BQ

Celandine

B783BS

Chawton Way

B783FL

Central Tamworth

B783FY

Central Tamworth

B783XF

County Drive

B797AL

Church Street

B797DA

St Editha's Close

B797JU

Saxondrive

B797YA

Trinity Drive

B797YB

Pembroke Close

B783ET

Lucas Place

B783FS

Central Tamworth

B783HU

Bonehill Road

B783XY

Dorset Close

B797NB

Holloway

B797LN

Common Lane

B797QR

Apollo

B779SJ

Central Tamworth

B771AD

Meadow Street

B783BW

Collins Grove

B797BH

Balfour

B797NJ

College Lane

B797HR

Mill Lane

B797HT

Alexandra Mews

B797LB

Albert Road

B797QD

Balfour

B771AJ

Cross Street

B797LW

George Street

B783JQ

Lakeview Avenue

B783JS

Crutchley Avenue

B797QA

Lichfield Street

B783XS

Aldin Close

B797JJ

Bolebridge Street

B797SP

Lichfield Road

B797YL

Downing Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.