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About

The Mercian ward covers the northern and eastern edges of Tamworth, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing types. The area is anchored by the large Ankerside Shopping Centre, which serves as a central retail and service hub for the community. Residential streets extend outwards, characterised by a blend of post-war and more recent developments, providing housing for a significant portion of the town's population.

The ward includes the historic district of Glascote, an area with its own distinct identity and a notable industrial past linked to local manufacturing. A key feature is the extensive network of parks and green corridors along the River Anker and the Coventry Canal, which provide recreational space and define the area's eastern boundary. This layout creates a clear separation from the more industrial zones beyond the waterways.

Area overview

On average Mercian has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mercian is £46,015 per year. There are 3 schools in Mercian: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mercian is home to around 7,117 people, with a population density of about 2,754.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mercian Population
7,117
Population density
2,754.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.42(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.43(-22%)
Vehicle crime
6.46(-1%)
Other theft
4.64(-18%)
Burglary
4.36(+7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,535
91.89%
Other White
288
4.05%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.76%
Irish
41
0.58%
Indian
36
0.51%
Total population: 7,112

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,299
22.37%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,259
21.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,083
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
925
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
741
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,808

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,177
38.88%
Owns with a mortgage
933
30.82%
Social rents from council
437
14.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
284
9.38%
Other social rented
125
4.13%
Total households: 3,027

Property prices in Mercian

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mercian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached24£325,000£3,385
Flats3£130,000£2,018
Semi-Detached28£236,500£2,855
Terraced18£193,500£2,340

10 years median price trend in Mercian

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

All postcodes in Mercian

B797UB

Kentwell

B798EF

Clifton Avenue

B797TL

Lichfield Road

B798JQ

Milton Avenue

B798BS

Tennyson Avenue

B798DW

Lawrence Court

B798LH

Oak Tree Walk

B798DF

Elizabeth Drive

B798EA

Shelley Road

B798DT

Chaucer Close

B797TF

Staffs Moor Industrial Estate

B798JU

Fontenaye Road

B798BZ

Wordsworth Avenue

B798DN

Bronte Court

B798LW

Scimitar Close

B798EU

Portland Avenue

B797SQ

Thoresby

B797SD

Alders Lane

B798DH

Chesterton Way

B798EP

Clifton Avenue

B798NG

Lanchester Close

B797UF

Godolphin

B798JA

Masefield Drive

B797UQ

Lorton

B798JE

Masefield Drive

B797EW

Lud Lane

B798DL

Burns Road

B798FH

Hewett Close

B797XE

Kepler

B797TB

Lichfield Road

B798NS

Coton Lane

B797SZ

Osborne

B798NQ

Norman Close

B797FH

Mercian

B798BW

Masefield Drive

B798DZ

Eusden Close

B798EX

Carlton Crescent

B798BE

Masefield Drive

B797SS

Coton Lane

B798NA

Keats Close

B797TU

Buckingham Road

B798LJ

Bentley Way

B797SF

Lichfield Road

B797TZ

Chalfield

B798LX

Kipling Rise

B798NH

Willoughby Road

B798EH

Priory Close

B798LL

Elm Tree Walk

B798NL

Fir Tree Close

B798DS

Coleridge Close

B798NB

Browning Close

B798LP

Pegasus Walk

B797XD

Lichfield Trading Estate

B798EZ

Telford Road

B798JF

Masefield Drive

B797UU

Newstead

B798EJ

Redhill Close

B798ET

Lomond Close

B797SW

Ragley Close

B798BX

Spenser Close

B797US

Longleat

B798FG

Spicer Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.