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Tamworth

About

Tamworth is a historic market town in the West Midlands, located near the border with Staffordshire. The area is known for its rich heritage, including Tamworth Castle, a well-preserved Norman fortress that overlooks the River Tame. The town centre features a mix of traditional and modern shopping areas, with markets dating back to the Middle Ages. Tamworth also serves as a commuter hub, with good transport links to Birmingham and other nearby cities.

The district includes residential neighbourhoods, industrial estates, and green spaces like the Dosthill Park and the Tame Valley. The Snowdome, an indoor ski slope, is a notable leisure attraction. Agriculture and manufacturing have historically played key roles in the local economy. Tamworth’s location along major road and rail routes makes it a practical base for both business and leisure.

Area overview

On average Tamworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tamworth is £42,358 per year. There are 36 schools in Tamworth: 27 primary (1 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

16.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tamworth Population

78,647

Population density

2,549.6 per km²

Demographics

British

71,456

90.86%

Other White

3,277

4.17%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

756

0.96%

Indian

506

0.64%

Irish

449

0.57%

Total population: 78,642

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

11,070

33.65%

Owns outright

10,967

33.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

4,192

12.74%

Social rents from council

4,104

12.48%

Other social rented

1,822

5.54%

Total households: 32,895

Property prices in Tamworth

Based on 891 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Tamworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	252	£352,500	£241,100	£307,250	£400,000	£478,075
Flats	81	£137,550	£85,000	£120,000	£150,000	£175,000
Semi-Detached	312	£240,000	£166,430	£210,000	£275,000	£327,248
Terraced	246	£194,998	£138,125	£175,000	£230,000	£295,000

10 years price trend in Tamworth

All wards in Tamworth

Amington

Belgrave

Bolehall

Castle

Glascote

Mercian

Spital

Stonydelph

Trinity

Wilnecote

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail