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Central Tamworth

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About

Central Tamworth is the city's commercial and administrative core, centred around Peel Street. This main thoroughfare is lined with retail outlets, banks, and service businesses, functioning as the primary shopping district. The area includes key civic buildings like the Town Hall and the regional library, alongside office blocks and professional services.

A prominent local landmark is the Tamworth Regional Playground, a large, modern play space adjacent to the river. The area is bordered by the Peel River, with pedestrian pathways along its banks providing green space. The Tamworth Powerstation Museum, located in a former electricity works, reflects the city's industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Central Tamworth has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Tamworth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Tamworth is home to around 8,449 people, with a population density of about 2,005.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.22(+99%)
Shoplifting
19.88(+127%)
Public order
19.06(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+63%)
Vehicle crime
13.97(+112%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,845
26.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,431
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,158
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,129
16.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
936
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 7,039

Housing

Housing tenure

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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 in Central Tamworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Tamworth in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Tamworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£375,000
Flats23£135,000
Semi-Detached29£240,000
Terraced39£190,000

10 years median price trend in Central Tamworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Tamworth.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.