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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 79 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 £42,352 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
79
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

Ethnic groups

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

Housing tenure

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 919 recent sales, the median property price is £239,400 in Tamworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tamworth 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 Tamworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached264£355,157
Flats88£137,525
Semi-Detached312£240,000
Terraced255£195,000

10 years median price trend in Tamworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type 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: 16/11/2025.