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About

Mercian ward is located in the northern part of Tamworth, Staffordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. It is bordered by the River Anker to the east and includes the Mercian Park, a green space with walking paths and play areas. The ward is served by local schools, shops, and amenities along nearby main roads.

Transport links in Mercian ward include easy access to the A5 and A51, connecting Tamworth to surrounding towns. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at the Mercian Sports and Social Club. Industrial estates to the west provide employment opportunities, while the town centre is a short drive or bus ride away. The ward’s layout balances residential living with practical conveniences.

Area overview

On average Mercian has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in Mercian is £40,491 per year. There are 3 schools in Mercian: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 58 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
Detached23£305,000
Flats1£179,000
Semi-Detached17£237,000
Terraced17£185,000

10 years median price trend in Mercian

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

All postcodes in Mercian

B798DA

Arnold Close

B798ED

Solway Close

B798EU

Portland Avenue

B797SQ

Alders Lane

B797UH

Gawsworth

B798EW

Claremont Road

B797TB

Lichfield Road

B797TX

Braham

B797XA

Neander

B798EL

Shelley Road

B798EP

Clifton Avenue

B798JD

Masefield Drive

B797UT

Rufford

B797UU

Newstead

B798EY

Portland Avenue

B798LD

Libra Close

B798NB

Browning Close

B797SE

Lichfield Road

B797TY

Browsholme

B798DW

Lawrence Court

B798DL

Burns Road

B798EE

Clifton Avenue

B798EX

Carlton Crescent

B798FE

Fisher Close

B798NA

Danelagh Close

B797UX

Buckingham Road

B798ES

Claremont Road

B798JT

Fontenaye Road

B798LX

Keats Close

B797AH

Anders

B798DQ

Masefield Drive

B798EZ

Carlton Crescent

B798JU

Alvis Close

B798LW

Madox Close

B797TR

Gagarin

B797TU

Braham

B798DJ

Masefield Drive

B798JH

Masefield Drive

B798LU

Campbell Close

B797GN

Gagarin

B797UJ

Littlecote

B798BW

Masefield Drive

B798EB

Solway Close

B798FF

Hewett Close

B798JG

Milton Avenue

B798ND

Cromwell Road

B798NE

Edgar Close

B798NH

Scimitar Close

B797TA

Anders

B798HZ

Masefield Drive

B798JS

Danelagh Close

B798LR

Danelagh Close

B798NJ

Fontenaye Road

B797SH

Lichfield Road

B797ST

Coton Lane

B797UQ

Lorton

B797UW

Gerard

B798DF

Elizabeth Drive

B798ET

Lomond Close

B798JR

Robert Close

B797US

Gerard

B797XH

Cavendish

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.