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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 56 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
56
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
29.09(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.73(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.31(+11%)
Other theft
4.22(-26%)
Public order
3.93(-35%)
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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,700 up to £525,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mercian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£305,000
Flats1£179,000
Semi-Detached17£235,000
Terraced14£182,500

10 years median price trend in Mercian

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

All postcodes in Mercian

B797SQ

Thoresby

B797UH

Gawsworth

B798EW

Claremont Road

B797TB

Lichfield Road

B798EL

Shelley Road

B798JD

Masefield Drive

B797TX

Braham

B797XA

Neander

B798EP

Clifton Avenue

B797UU

Newstead

B798LD

Shirley Walk

B797UT

Rufford

B798EY

Telford Road

B798NB

Browning Close

B797SE

Lichfield Road

B797TY

Browsholme

B798FE

Fisher Close

B798NA

Keats Close

B797UX

Melford

B798ES

Claremont Road

B798JT

Fontenaye Road

B798LX

Kipling Rise

B798DW

Lawrence Court

B798EE

Clifton Avenue

B798EX

Carlton Crescent

B797AH

Anders

B798EZ

Telford Road

B798DQ

Masefield Drive

B798JU

Fontenaye Road

B798LW

Scimitar Close

B798DJ

Shakespeare Close

B797TU

Buckingham Road

B798LU

Campbell Close

B798FF

Watchman Walk

B798JG

Milton Avenue

B798ND

Cromwell Road

B798NH

Willoughby Road

B797GN

Gagarin

B797UJ

Littlecote

B798BW

Masefield Drive

B798EB

Solway Close

B798NE

Edgar Close

B797TA

Apollo

B798HZ

Thackeray Drive

B798LR

Danelagh Close

B798JS

Falna Crescent

B798NJ

Fontenaye Road

B797ST

Coton Lane

B797UQ

Lorton

B797UW

Gerard

B798DF

Elizabeth Drive

B797SH

Lichfield Road

B798ET

Lomond Close

B798JR

Robert Close

B797XH

Cavendish

B797US

Longleat

B797TF

Staffs Moor Industrial Estate

B797TJ

Staffs Moor Industrial Estate

B797TL

Lichfield Road

B797TN

Apollo

B797TP

Lichfield Road

B797TS

Staffs Moor Industrial Estate

Data Sources

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