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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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 per household in Tamworth is £49,150 per year. There are 36 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
67
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.65(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-12%)
Public order
7.3(+20%)
Shoplifting
7.18(-18%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(+2%)
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

Based on 876 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 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
Detached267£358,000
Flats76£137,525
Semi-Detached291£240,000
Terraced242£193,000

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: 01/01/2026.