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About

Kettlebrook is a residential area located to the west of Tamworth town centre, primarily characterised by housing estates built from the 1960s onward. The neighbourhood is bordered by the River Tame to the north, with the A51 Tamworth Road providing a main route through the southern part of the locality. The area is served by local shops and amenities concentrated along Kettlebrook Road, functioning as a practical hub for daily needs.

The landscape is largely suburban, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. A significant feature is the presence of Kettlebrook Nature Reserve, a local green space that offers walking paths alongside the brook from which the area takes its name. This reserve provides a contrast to the built environment and is a focus for local recreation, with access to broader footpaths leading towards the river and surrounding fields.

Area overview

On average Kettlebrook has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kettlebrook is £53,940 per year. There are 1 schools in Kettlebrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kettlebrook is home to around 5,814 people, with a population density of about 2,084.8 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kettlebrook Population
5,814
Population density
2,084.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.69(+13%)
Shoplifting
31.13(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.82(+47%)
Public order
14.28(+136%)
Vehicle crime
12.21(+88%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,216
89.71%
Other White
273
4.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
0.88%
Chinese
35
0.6%
Irish
32
0.55%
Total population: 5,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,267
26.1%
Level 3 (A level)
947
19.51%
No qualifications
886
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
772
15.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
585
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 4,854

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
912
36.35%
Owns outright
870
34.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
479
19.09%
Social rents from council
132
5.26%
Other social rented
53
2.11%
Total households: 2,509

Property prices in Kettlebrook

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £335K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Kettlebrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,500 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kettlebrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£385,000£308
Semi-Detached30£244,250£292
Terraced32£194,500£241
Flats12£124,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kettlebrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kettlebrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£114,000£176,250£153,000
2017£283,000£116,500£169,500£149,000
2018£302,000£104,000£188,000£170,000
2019£290,000£112,500£204,000£140,000
2020£283,000£105,000£192,500£147,500
2021£298,500£115,500£220,000£165,000
2022£322,000£112,000£225,000£179,950
2023£330,000£109,500£210,000£212,500
2024£350,250£133,500£225,000£207,500
2025£377,250£120,000£250,000£196,300
2026£373,750£128,000£208,000£194,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kettlebrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kettlebrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£205£202£166
2017£240£195£201£175
2018£270£212£220£223
2019£262£215£246£197
2020£269£188£252£206
2021£274£234£278£218
2022£320£223£278£227
2023£331£221£328£274
2024£300£256£321£207
2025£314£241£307£207
2026£310£235£296£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kettlebrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kettlebrook 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.