How many households are in Central Tamworth?

There are 4,109 households in Central Tamworth

How much social housing is near Central Tamworth?

About 29.6% across the Central Tamworth area.

What are house prices in Central Tamworth?

Based on 124 recent sales, the median price is £207,500.

What's the average income in Central Tamworth?

Average resident income is about £35,800 per year.

How safe is Central Tamworth?

Crime level in Central Tamworth is high with about 162 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What are prices by property type in Central Tamworth?

Latest medians: Detached £355,000, Semi-detached £242,246, Terraced £194,998, Flats £135,000.

What home types are most common in Central Tamworth?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 32.9%, terraced 25.8%.

What's the Central Tamworth population and density?

Central Tamworth population is 8,449 with density 2005.1 per km².

How deprived is Central Tamworth?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 8246 of 32844 in country).

Find postcode

Central Tamworth

Q: What schools in Central Tamworth and how are they rated?

There are 6 schools in Central Tamworth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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)

0.91%

Indian

0.58%

Irish

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	18	£355,000	£259,670	£318,009	£394,247	£440,000
Flats	27	£135,000	£99,800	£117,500	£140,000	£149,365
Semi-Detached	33	£242,246	£163,000	£223,000	£272,000	£334,997
Terraced	46	£194,998	£141,375	£177,000	£234,375	£321,566

10 years price trend in Central Tamworth

All postcodes in Central Tamworth

B797LL

College Lane

B783BX

Darcy Close

B797BE

Lichfield Street

B798HP

Dryden Road

B798AF

Perry Close

B798JA

Masefield Drive

B798JQ

Milton Avenue

B797LP

College Lane

B797AS

Lower Gungate

B797ER

Freville Close

B797NE

Rosy Cross

B797RA

Halford Street

B798BU

Chaucer Close

B798DB

Kingsley Close

B798EF

Claremont Road

B798JE

Masefield Drive

B779SH

Central Tamworth

B797TN

Apollo

B797DQ

Church Street

B797AT

Church Lane

B797QJ

Lichfield Street

B797QL

Lichfield Street

B798PE

Comberford Road

B797QN

Lichfield Road

B779SA

Central Tamworth

B783BZ

Central Tamworth

B783EU

Central Tamworth

B783EY

Regency Close

B783JD

Ventura Park Road

B797DE

Church Street

B797DW

Corporation Street

B797QE

Lichfield Street

B798BN

Masefield Drive

B798BQ

Solway Close

B798DS

Coleridge Close

B797RE

Halford Street

B797SA

Lichfield Road

B783BQ

Austen Drive

B798DZ

Eusden Close

B797BG

Balfour

B797DD

Aldergate

B797JQ

Marmion Street

B797ND

Ankerdrive

B797NH

Aldergate

B797YJ

Blackfriars Close

B798BD

Old School Walk

B798EJ

Redhill Close

B779SL

Central Tamworth

B797BS

Offa Street

B797TF

Mariner

B798JB

Masefield Drive

B798PP

Comberford Road

B797TH

Apollo

B783EW

Central Tamworth

B783HQ

Bonehill Road

B797NU

Offadrive

B797YE

Lincoln Avenue

B798EH

Priory Close

B798GB

Tennyson Avenue

B783FX

Dunstall Lane

B797DJ

Aldergate

B797EN

Freville Close

B797JS

Albert Road

B798BT

Masefield Drive

B798JF

Byron Road

B798JY

Falna Crescent

B783FZ

Bonehill Road

B797BN

Lichfield Street

B797JG

Albion Street

B797TL

Lichfield Road

B798BY

Spenser Close

B797TP

Lichfield Road

B797HS

Heath Street

B797LU

Market Street

B797QF

Lichfield Street

B798DA

Arnold Close

B783FD

Wickham View

B783JE

High Broom Court

B797JY

Consort Place

B797ES

Coronation Street

B783FL

Central Tamworth

B779ZZ

Central Tamworth

B783BS

Chawton Way

B783FY

Central Tamworth

B797AL

Church Street

B797DA

St Editha's Close

B797EG

Ludgate

B797JU

Saxondrive

B797QX

Tempest Street

B797XA

Neander

B798EL

Shelley Road

B798JD

Masefield Drive

B783ET

Lucas Place

B783FS

Central Tamworth

B797JN

Albert Road

B797RJ

Offa Street

B797YA

Trinity Drive

B797YB

Pembroke Close

B797LN

Common Lane

B797EJ

Barbara Street

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Data Sources

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

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