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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £360K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£410,125£310
Semi-Detached34£243,500£276
Terraced25£242,500£275
Flats21£135,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spital

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spital.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£114,500£170,250£135,000
2017£307,498£115,000£197,475£170,250
2018£342,623£130,000£220,000£183,355
2019£340,000£132,000£225,000£178,498
2020£380,000£128,000£243,500£187,500
2021£372,500£134,950£225,000£205,762
2022£399,750£139,950£250,000£199,975
2023£382,000£139,250£269,000£194,000
2024£392,500£139,000£255,000£202,775
2025£397,500£143,750£252,500£241,225
2026£417,046£115,000£242,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spital.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spital.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£176£184£161
2017£234£180£199£188
2018£252£253£234£268
2019£255£242£228£201
2020£261£234£246£212
2021£277£194£244£284
2022£292£246£290£236
2023£294£223£283£225
2024£293£241£270£230
2025£313£234£283£277
2026£308£257£276£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spital.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spital in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.

Band A£1,534
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,301
Band E£2,812
Band F£3,323
Band G£3,835
Band H£4,602

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Spital ward.

Local councillors

Samuel William Smith

Spital - Elected 7 May 2026

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