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Central Tamworth

England / West Midlands / Tamworth / Central Tamworth

About

Central Tamworth is the commercial and retail hub of the city, located along Peel Street and surrounding streets. The area features a mix of shops, cafes, and services, catering to both locals and visitors. Key landmarks include the Tamworth Town Hall and the regional library, which serve as community focal points. The pedestrian-friendly layout makes it easy to explore the area on foot.

Public transport options are available, with bus routes connecting Central Tamworth to other parts of the city. The area also hosts events and markets, particularly in the central plaza. Nearby parks and the Peel River provide green spaces for relaxation. The blend of businesses and public facilities makes it a practical and accessible part of Tamworth.

Area overview

On average Central Tamworth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 162 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Tamworth is £35,800 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Tamworth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Tamworth Population
8,449
Population density
2,005.1 per km²

Demographics

British
7,339
86.88%
Other White
645
7.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
77
0.91%
Indian
49
0.58%
Irish
45
0.53%
Total population: 8,447

Housing

Owns outright
983
23.92%
Owns with a mortgage
891
21.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
848
20.64%
Social rents from council
804
19.57%
Other social rented
459
11.17%
Total households: 4,109

Property prices in Central Tamworth

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Central Tamworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £525,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£355,000
Flats27£135,000
Semi-Detached33£242,246
Terraced46£194,998

10 years price trend in Central Tamworth

All postcodes in Central Tamworth

B797QQ

Lichfield Street

B779SB

Central Tamworth

B783FJ

Central Tamworth

B783JJ

Fazeley Road

B797HU

Albert Road

B797RP

Nevill Street

B797RU

Cygnet Drive

B797RW

Halford Street

B798BB

Marmion Park

B798BP

Brunel Close

B798BE

Masefield Drive

B783FP

Central Tamworth

B797RG

Swanmote

B797EE

Barbara Street

B798AA

Upper Gungate

B798HW

Dryden Road

B797QW

Lichfield Road

B797BL

Balfour

B797DH

Church Street

B797LG

George Street

B797RH

Alfred Street

B797TJ

Apollo

B797YD

Somerville Court

B798BL

Laurel Bank

B798DG

Masefield Drive

B798EA

Shelley Road

B798EN

Claremont Road

B779SD

Central Tamworth

B797LH

George Street

B783AX

Dunstall Lane

B783BU

Bingley Avenue

B783FG

Austen Drive

B783FH

Austen Drive

B783FN

Central Tamworth

B797AX

Central Tamworth

B797EP

Freville Close

B797NA

Fazeley Road

B798BA

Laurel Bank

B798DD

Masefield Drive

B798DE

Elizabeth Drive

B798DN

Bronte Court

B779SE

Central Tamworth

B783FT

Central Tamworth

B797BA

King Street

B797BF

Barbara Street

B797QU

Edward Street

B798HX

Byron Road

B779SF

Central Tamworth

B797AU

Church Lane

B797DF

Church Street

B797DN

Aldergate

B797EL

Hospital Street

B797JT

Stationfields

B797RL

Alfred Street

B783ES

Longburn Crescent

B797AN

Lower Gungate

B797BD

Albert Road

B798BS

Tennyson Avenue

B798BX

Spenser Close

B798DT

Chaucer Close

B798HS

Goldsmith Place

B779ZY

Central Tamworth

B783FQ

Central Tamworth

B783HE

Bonehill Road

B797QP

Lichfield Street

B797RB

Halford Street

B798BJ

Salter's Lane

B798HH

Cope's Drive

B797DB

King Street

B797PD

Ankerdrive

B797QH

Halford Street

B797QS

Richmond Close

B798DH

Chesterton Way

B797EA

Upper Gungate

B798HJ

St Margaret's Road

B783FR

Central Tamworth

B797BJ

Lichfield Street

B797BW

Lichfield Street

B797BX

Church Street

B797LQ

George Street

B797EZ

Central Tamworth

B797HE

Colehill

B798BZ

Elizabeth Drive

B783BT

Bennet Close

B783ER

Central Tamworth

B783EZ

Pemberley Drive

B783FW

Central Tamworth

B783HB

Riverdrive

B797DX

Aldergate

B797EW

Lud Lane

B797EX

St John Street

B797GY

Alexandra Mews

B797JP

Albion Street

B797NZ

Upper Gungate

B797RR

Lichfield Road

B798DU

Salter's Lane

B797LZ

Market Street

B798GA

Masefield Drive

B797TS

Apollo

B797LJ

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.