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About

Tamworth is a local government district centered on the town of Tamworth in Staffordshire, within the West Midlands region. The district covers the town and surrounding villages including Wilnecote, Amington, Fazeley and Dosthill. The River Tame runs through the centre of town and meets the River Anker close to the town centre. The district is crossed by historic Watling Street, now the A5, and is served by the M42 and A38. Tamworth railway station is on the West Coast Main Line, with regular services to Birmingham and London.

Tamworth's history as a seat of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia is visible in its medieval castle, a Norman keep beside the river that remains open to visitors. The borough mixes residential areas with industrial estates and retail centres; light manufacturing and logistics are notable employers. Leisure and recreation include the indoor SnowDome ski centre and riverside footpaths along the Tame and Anker. Local planning emphasises the corridor along the rivers for flood management and green space, shaping development within the district.

Area overview

On average Tamworth has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tamworth is £49,136 per year. There are 31 schools in Tamworth: 27 primary (1 Outstanding and 19 Good) and 4 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). Tamworth is home to around 78,647 people, with a population density of about 2,549.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tamworth Population
78,647
Population density
2,549.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.58(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(+1%)
Shoplifting
7.29(-16%)
Public order
6.74(+11%)
Vehicle crime
6.08(-7%)
West Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
13,953
21.87%
No qualifications
13,899
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
11,728
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10,718
16.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8,284
12.99%
Total 16+ residents: 63,791

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

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)988
Typical range (middle 50%)£197K – £325K

Based on 988 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Tamworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tamworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached303£365,000£321
Semi-Detached356£245,000£290
Terraced242£199,000£238
Flats87£135,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tamworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tamworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,998£106,500£166,000£134,975
2017£280,000£102,000£171,500£146,000
2018£300,000£119,000£185,000£155,000
2019£299,995£112,500£197,250£161,250
2020£310,000£120,000£205,000£170,000
2021£322,998£125,000£215,000£185,000
2022£365,000£133,000£235,500£195,000
2023£360,000£130,000£240,000£190,000
2024£360,000£135,000£235,000£195,000
2025£365,000£137,550£248,250£198,000
2026£360,000£135,000£239,995£197,413
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tamworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tamworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£187£197£160
2017£241£169£204£169
2018£255£201£221£189
2019£259£194£235£186
2020£266£208£242£206
2021£279£211£254£215
2022£312£232£285£235
2023£321£230£288£231
2024£313£232£276£237
2025£318£236£292£235
2026£310£244£280£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tamworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tamworth 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

Members of Parliament for the constituencies covering Tamworth.

Member of parliament

Sarah Edwards

Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Tamworth

Is Tamworth safe?

Tamworth records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Tamworth?

Among the 10 wards of Tamworth, Trinity has the lowest crime rate, with about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Tamworth average is 65 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Tamworth?

The median sale price in Tamworth is £250,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 988 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tamworth?

Tamworth has 27 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 19 Good) and 4 secondary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Tamworth?

Tamworth scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tamworth sits around rank 17,461 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Tamworth?

The average household income in Tamworth is around £49,136 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who is the MP for Tamworth?

Tamworth is represented in Parliament by Tamworth: Sarah Edwards (Labour Party).

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