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Wilnecote West & Hockley

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About

Wilnecote West & Hockley is a residential area on the southern edge of Tamworth. It is characterised by housing estates primarily from the late 20th century, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The area includes local convenience shops and services centred around Hockley Road.

The landscape is defined by the open space of Hockley Playing Fields and the nearby Hockley Brook. The area is bordered by the West Coast Main Line railway, with Wilnecote railway station providing a direct link to Birmingham.

Area overview

On average Wilnecote West & Hockley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wilnecote West & Hockley is £53,216 per year. There are 6 schools in Wilnecote West & Hockley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wilnecote West & Hockley is home to around 9,933 people, with a population density of about 2,739.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilnecote West & Hockley Population
9,933
Population density
2,739.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.3(-24%)
Shoplifting
13.89(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.97(+2%)
Public order
5.54(-9%)
Other theft
4.93(-13%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,194
92.56%
Other White
300
3.02%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
95
0.96%
Irish
57
0.57%
Indian
47
0.47%
Total population: 9,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,766
22.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,610
20.51%
No qualifications
1,473
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,416
18.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,001
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 7,849

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,482
36.85%
Owns outright
1,266
31.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
560
13.92%
Social rents from council
382
9.5%
Other social rented
211
5.25%
Total households: 4,022

Property prices in Wilnecote West & Hockley

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £242,000 in Wilnecote West & Hockley area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £505,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wilnecote West & Hockley 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 Wilnecote West & Hockley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached55£249,950
Terraced38£199,500
Detached23£375,000
Flats11£143,000

10 years median price trend in Wilnecote West & Hockley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilnecote West & Hockley.

All postcodes in Wilnecote West & Hockley

B775GE

Torrent Close

B775LA

Smithy Lane

B775GU

Tinkers Green Road

B775JP

Hockley Road

B772NB

Purbrook

B772TD

Lyon Drive

B775NN

Merganser

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.