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About

Glascote ward lies on the eastern edge of Tamworth, bordered by the River Tame to the north and the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. Industrial units are concentrated along the canal corridor and the A51 Tamworth Road, which forms a key route through the ward.

The local landscape is defined by the Glascote Basin on the canal, a historic interchange point. Open spaces include the recreational grounds around the river and smaller local parks. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, serving its established neighbourhoods with a practical, functional character shaped by its transport links and waterways.

Area overview

On average Glascote has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 30.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glascote is £44,713 per year. There are 3 schools in Glascote: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Glascote is home to around 7,687 people, with a population density of about 5,013 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glascote Population
7,687
Population density
5,013 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.02(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.09(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-20%)
Public order
5.85(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(-20%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,954
90.49%
Other White
390
5.07%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
92
1.2%
Other
39
0.51%
Irish
38
0.49%
Total population: 7,685

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,685
28.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,057
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
914
15.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
909
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
901
15.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,969

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
829
27.26%
Owns outright
822
27.03%
Social rents from council
609
20.03%
Other social rented
402
13.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
10.33%
Total households: 3,041

Property prices in Glascote

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £251K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Glascote area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £332,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glascote over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£265,000£290
Semi-Detached21£230,000£290
Terraced26£188,500£206
Flats2£101,500£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Glascote

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glascote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,000£93,000£157,500£130,000
2017£189,950£80,000£163,000£132,250
2018£199,500£93,750£180,000£130,000
2019£218,000£100,000£178,500£133,750
2020£205,000£85,000£190,000£143,000
2021£225,000£89,000£195,000£158,000
2022£248,750£150,000£225,000£166,500
2023£275,000£226,750£173,750
2024£265,000£98,000£220,000£170,500
2025£260,000£170,000£234,750£190,000
2026£264,000£101,500£223,500£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glascote.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glascote.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£169£211£148
2017£243£158£208£138
2018£254£174£224£138
2019£262£171£248£145
2020£230£160£229£169
2021£261£148£247£170
2022£245£190£286£185
2023£266£285£193
2024£325£178£275£181
2025£295£179£296£209
2026£281£217£265£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Glascote.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Glascote in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.

Band A£1,534
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,301
Band E£2,812
Band F£3,323
Band G£3,835
Band H£4,602

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Glascote ward.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Abley

Glascote - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Glascote

Is Glascote safe?

Glascote records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Glascote?

The median sale price in Glascote is £215,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Glascote?

Glascote has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Glascote?

Glascote scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Glascote sits around rank 10,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Glascote?

The average household income in Glascote is around £44,713 per year, and 31% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Glascote?

Glascote is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mark Anthony Abley (Reform UK).