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About

Spital ward covers the northern outskirts of Tamworth, characterised by residential estates and modern housing developments. The area includes the large Spital Park, which provides extensive green space with sports pitches and a playground. Industrial and retail units line parts of the Ventura Park Road, marking a clear commercial zone. Housing is primarily post-war and newer, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes forming quiet, family-oriented neighbourhoods.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the River Anker, which forms a natural boundary. A notable local landmark is the historic Spital Chapel, a small medieval building now used as a private residence, situated near the park. The area is well-connected by the A51, which runs along its western edge, leading towards the town centre and out to the Staffordshire countryside. This creates a blend of suburban living with accessible rural edges.

Area overview

On average Spital has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spital is £47,879 per year. There are 6 schools in Spital: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Spital is home to around 8,141 people, with a population density of about 1,706.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spital Population
8,141
Population density
1,706.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.17(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
7(-35%)
Vehicle crime
6.51(0%)
Public order
5.9(-3%)
Other theft
3.56(-37%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,336
90.13%
Other White
381
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
81
1%
Indian
60
0.74%
Irish
49
0.6%
Total population: 8,139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,722
25.87%
No qualifications
1,334
20.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,230
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,067
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
791
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,656

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,241
36.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,064
31.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
499
14.57%
Social rents from council
327
9.54%
Other social rented
182
5.31%
Total households: 3,426

Property prices in Spital

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spital 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 Spital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached34£404,250£3,378
Flats19£140,000£2,750
Semi-Detached36£247,500£3,029
Terraced21£239,950£2,956

10 years median price trend in Spital

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

All postcodes in Spital

B797NU

Offadrive

B798QR

Laburnum Avenue

B798QF

Hawthorne Avenue

B797EU

Prospect Street

B797RL

Alfred Street

B798QU

Chestnut Avenue

B798DP

Chesterton Way

B798AT

Steere Avenue

B798AX

Upper Gungate

B798AL

Ashby Road

B798AF

School Walk

B799AL

Wigginton Road

B790EP

Fennel Close

B798RG

Sandringham Court

B798RN

Wigginton Road

B798TB

Browns Lane

B797RB

Halford Street

B798RT

Mildenhall

B798TA

Browns Lane

B798AH

Ashby Road

B798AY

Croft Avenue

B798HN

Dryden Road

B798QP

Lilac Road

B798BP

Brunel Close

B798SH

Helston Close

B797QZ

Moor Street

B790ER

Narcissus Close

B790EZ

Meadow Way

B798HY

Thackeray Drive

B798BJ

The Dell

B798DU

Salter's Lane

B798QS

Queens Way

B798BL

Woodcroft Avenue

B798AB

Croft Street

B798PB

Comberford Road

B798TE

Browns Lane

B798QT

Holly Close

B798AZ

Standon Gardens

B798QX

Chestnut Avenue

B790EG

Coltsfoot Close

B798PD

Comberford Road

B798PN

Gillway Lane

B797EL

Moorgate

B798RH

Wigginton Road

B790EY

Yarrow Close

B798BF

Chestnut Avenue

B790FJ

Orchid Close

B798TY

Adonis Close

B798QD

Queens Way

B798RD

Kensington Drive

B797RD

Halford Street

B798PG

Comberford Road

B798RZ

Mildenhall

B790EX

Willowherb Close

B798QH

Beech Close

B797EX

St Johns Street

B797NZ

Upper Gungate

B790EW

Stonecrop Close

B798UD

Flora Close

B797EB

Hospital Street

B798TR

Ashlands Close

B798UJ

Lyneham Close

B798QG

Beech Road

B798TX

Hampton Close

B798PP

Orchard Grove

B798QA

Hill Top Avenue

B798PW

Gillway Lane

B797EN

Ludgate

B798QZ

Chestnut Avenue

B798AG

Ashby Road

B790ET

Pimpernel Drive

B798PH

Windmill Close

B798TF

Browns Lane

B798RF

Balmoral Close

B797JN

Albert Road

B798AS

Willington Road

B798HJ

St Margarets Road

B798AU

Ashby Road

B798RX

Metfield Close

B797EG

Ludgate

B790EN

Buttercup Drive

B797RP

Nevill Street

B798RS

Mildenhall

B798QY

Chestnut Avenue

B797ET

Prospect Street

B798TD

Benson View

B798QE

Hawthorne Avenue

B798AD

Ashby Road

B798TW

Perrycrofts Crescent

B798RW

Wigginton Road

B798QW

Queens Way

B798AN

Borough Road

B798UA

Perrycrofts Crescent

B798BA

Laurel Bank

B797QT

Rosy Cross

B798TQ

Henley Close

B797NE

Rosy Cross

B798RB

Gatcombe Place

B798QL

Cedar Drive

B798AJ

Perry Close

Data Sources

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