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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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats15£145,000
Terraced15£215,000
Semi-Detached33£255,000
Detached29£400,000

10 years median price trend in Spital

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

All postcodes in Spital

B790ET

Pimpernel Drive

B797RP

Nevill Street

B798BB

Marmion Park

B798BP

Brunel Close

B798TB

Browns Lane

B798TT

Kingston Close

B790EE

Meadow Way

B790EQ

Hawksbeard Close

B797EE

Hospital Street

B798AA

Upper Gungate

B798HU

Eliot Close

B798RU

Mildenhall

B797RH

Orchard Street

B798BL

Woodcroft Avenue

B798QX

Chestnut Avenue

B798SP

Wellesbourne

B798TX

Hampton Close

B798BA

Laurel Bank

B798DP

Chesterton Way

B798TF

Browns Lane

B790FD

Brooklime Way

B797BF

Barbara Street

B797QU

Edward Street

B798RF

Balmoral Close

B798RS

Mildenhall

B797EL

Moorgate

B797RL

Alfred Street

B798TY

Adonis Close

B790BY

Ashby Road

B798AU

Ashby Road

B798TS

Norton Close

B790EY

Yarrow Close

B798BJ

The Dell

B798PD

Comberford Road

B790EF

Clover Close

B798AX

Upper Gungate

B798HH

Copes Drive

B799AL

Wigginton Road

B798HJ

St Margarets Road

B798PF

Comberford Road

B798QW

Queens Way

B797EA

Upper Gungate

B790EN

Buttercup Drive

B797EX

St Johns Street

B798DR

Stevenson Road

B798PG

Comberford Road

B798QE

Hawthorne Avenue

B798QS

Queens Way

B798TJ

Tavistock Close

B798DU

Salter's Lane

B797NZ

Upper Gungate

B798AF

School Walk

B798AN

Borough Road

B798QD

Queens Way

B798RL

Wigginton Road

B798RT

Mildenhall

B798RY

Mildenhall

B798SD

Scampton Way

B790EW

Stonecrop Close

B797NE

Rosy Cross

B797RA

Halford Street

B798AS

Willington Road

B798QA

Hill Top Avenue

B798QG

Beech Road

B798TR

Ashlands Close

B798UB

Burton Close

B790EP

Fennel Close

B798RP

Wigginton Road

B798SA

Harwell Close

B798TZ

Iris Close

B798AW

Borough Road

B798PB

Comberford Road

B798RG

Sandringham Court

B798RN

Wigginton Road

B798TE

Browns Lane

B790EG

Coltsfoot Close

B790ER

Narcissus Close

B790ES

Oleander Close

B798AQ

Ashby Road

B798BG

Wigginton Gardens

B798HR

Dryden Road

B798QH

Beech Close

B798QY

Chestnut Avenue

B798UA

Perrycrofts Crescent

B798BD

Old School Walk

B790EX

Willowherb Close

B798PP

Orchard Grove

B798QU

Chestnut Avenue

B790FH

Poppy Court

B798AL

Ashby Road

B798QR

Laburnum Avenue

B798RB

Gatcombe Place

B797NU

Offadrive

B790EZ

Meadow Way

B797EN

Ludgate

B798PA

Hillcrest Close

B798QF

Hawthorne Avenue

B798RH

Wigginton Road

B790DY

Meadow Way

B798PW

Gillway Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.