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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

B798PJ

Gillway Lane

B797QU

Edward Street

B798HH

Copes Drive

B798TU

Farm Close

B798RR

Pine Close

B797BF

Barbara Street

B797JR

Rosy Cross

B798TJ

Tavistock Close

B797EJ

Barbara Street

B790EQ

Hawksbeard Close

B798QQ

Beech Road

B798HR

Dryden Road

B798PF

Comberford Road

B797JY

Albert Road

B797EQ

Ludgate

B790DY

Meadow Way

B797RA

Halford Street

B798BH

Salters Lane

B798QJ

Cherry Tree Walk

B797RH

Orchard Street

B798SL

Mildenhall

B797ES

Coronation Street

B798RU

Mildenhall

B798TP

Belvedere Close

B798TL

Arkall Close

B798SJ

Yeovilton

B798QB

Hill Top Avenue

B797JT

Stationfields

B798SP

Wellesbourne

B797EE

Hospital Street

B798SB

Odiham Close

B797QX

Tempest Street

B798TN

Perrycrofts Crescent

B798BB

Marmion Park

B798AR

Ashby Road

B798BD

Old School Walk

B798PL

Gillway Lane

B798SD

Scampton Way

B798UH

Windsor Close

B797EY

Moorgate

B797EH

Cross Street

B798RL

Wigginton Road

B790BY

Ashby Road

B790BX

Ashby Road

B790FH

Poppy Court

B798BG

Wigginton Gardens

B790EE

Meadow Way

B790FD

Brooklime Way

B798HT

Chesterton Way

B798HU

Eliot Close

B798QN

Queens Way

B798AE

Croft Street

B798RQ

Highgrove Close

B790EL

Cornflower Close

B798AP

Lakenheath

B798RY

Mildenhall

B798TT

Kingston Close

B798RE

Kensington Drive

B798TZ

Iris Close

B798RP

Wigginton Road

B798AW

Borough Road

B790EF

Clover Close

B798PA

Hillcrest Close

B797ED

Cherry Street

B798TS

Norton Close

B798SA

Harwell Close

B798AA

Upper Gungate

B790DZ

Meadow Way

B798AQ

Ashby Road

B798TH

Manston View

B798HL

St Ives Close

B798DR

Stevenson Road

B798UB

Burton Close

B797RJ

Offa Street

B797EA

Upper Gungate

B790ES

Oleander Close

B797RF

Orchard Street

Data Sources

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