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About

Castle ward encompasses Tamworth's historic core, centred on the Norman motte-and-bailey castle that gives the area its name. The ward includes the castle grounds and the surrounding residential streets, with the River Anker flowing past its boundaries. This area functions as the administrative and civic heart of the town, containing the Town Hall and main public library.

The ward's layout still reflects its medieval origins, with streets radiating from the castle site. Residential properties here are a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments. Tamworth Castle itself, a key local landmark, is built upon the original Anglo-Saxon fortification, with its stone keep added in the 12th century.

Area overview

On average Castle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castle is £42,869 per year. There are 3 schools in Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castle is home to around 7,595 people, with a population density of about 1,458.3 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

180

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castle Population

7,595

Population density

1,458.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

82.29(+113%)

Shoplifting

44.24(+409%)

Anti-social behaviour

27.52(+156%)

Public order

26.33(+334%)

Vehicle crime

21.07(+224%)

West Midlands average

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

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,520

23.5%

No qualifications

1,503

23.23%

Level 3 (A level)

1,164

17.99%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

976

15.09%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

777

12.01%

Total 16+ residents: 6,469

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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £231,250 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	36	£387,500	£3,452	£298,125	£338,750	£402,072	£443,750
Flats	27	£112,500	£2,533	£63,200	£101,750	£136,750	£150,000
Semi-Detached	33	£264,000	£3,392	£140,000	£210,000	£295,000	£345,398
Terraced	46	£195,650	£2,739	£116,000	£172,375	£225,000	£317,500

10 years median price trend in Castle

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

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

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