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Dosthill & Two Gates

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About

Dosthill & Two Gates lie to the south of Tamworth town centre, characterised by a mix of residential streets and local commercial activity along the main thoroughfares. The area includes suburban housing estates, several primary schools, and community facilities such as Dosthill Park. It is bordered by the River Tame to the east, with open fields and rural edges providing a contrast to the built-up core.

A notable local landmark is the Dosthill Quarry, a large flooded former gravel pit now used for scuba diving training and water sports. The area's layout reflects its historical development from smaller settlements absorbed into Tamworth, with local shops and services clustered around Two Gates. Regular bus services connect the neighbourhood to the wider borough and railway station.

Area overview

On average Dosthill & Two Gates has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dosthill & Two Gates is £55,425 per year. There are 2 schools in Dosthill & Two Gates: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dosthill & Two Gates is home to around 7,339 people, with a population density of about 2,496.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dosthill & Two Gates Population
7,339
Population density
2,496.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.81(-67%)
Vehicle crime
5.86(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.54(-69%)
Public order
2.18(-64%)
Other theft
1.77(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,867
93.54%
Other White
111
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
58
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.78%
Indian
57
0.78%
Total population: 7,341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,510
24.88%
No qualifications
1,165
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,138
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
962
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 6,069

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,350
44.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,169
38.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
296
9.74%
Social rents from council
105
3.46%
Other social rented
70
2.3%
Total households: 3,039

Property prices in Dosthill & Two Gates

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Dosthill & Two Gates area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dosthill & Two Gates 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 Dosthill & Two Gates over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£359,000
Flats2£154,000
Semi-Detached35£260,000
Terraced15£190,000

10 years median price trend in Dosthill & Two Gates

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dosthill & Two Gates.

Data Sources

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