Property profile

3 Solway Close

Map showing 3, Solway Close, Tamworth

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Detached sold in Mercian

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold28 Aug 2009
£119,950Change since last sale: +£156,000 (+130%)
Annualised change
+5.0% per yearTamworth annualised change (detached) since 2009: +3.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £315 per sq ft
£187 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£128 per sq ft (−41%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Mercian
£330,000Estimate vs local median: −£54,000 (−16%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area137 m² / 1,475 sq ft
Rooms8 habitable / 8 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection30 Mar 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
28 Aug 2009£119,950-

Local market

Property prices in Mercian

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £318K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 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 Mercian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£330,000£315
Semi-Detached29£240,000£286
Terraced21£195,000£220
Flats3£130,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mercian

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mercian.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,500£83,750£159,000£129,000
2017£240,000£91,000£176,225£143,500
2018£270,000£96,000£187,500£147,950
2019£296,995£135,000£221,495£166,750
2020£292,000£116,500£222,995£190,995
2021£318,995£171,500£220,000£188,000
2022£311,500£119,000£217,500£187,500
2023£330,000£122,500£263,500£179,000
2024£282,250£120,000£235,000£189,950
2025£316,250£130,000£254,000£190,000
2026£326,250£131,000£239,000£192,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mercian.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mercian.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£198£185£179
2017£243£141£202£168
2018£259£163£220£199
2019£258£180£251£186
2020£268£177£243£244
2021£262£218£251£195
2022£310£201£271£237
2023£323£165£315£204
2024£321£171£270£226
2025£318£212£294£220
2026£295£174£267£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mercian.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mercian in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202523, Shelley Road, Tamworth, B79 8EASemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
15 May 202521, Shelley Road, Tamworth, B79 8EASemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
02 Feb 2026309, Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JBTerracedFreehold£225,000
21 Mar 20252, Eusden Close, Tamworth, B79 8DZDetachedFreehold£315,000
09 Jan 202615, Southey Drive, Tamworth, B79 8BQDetachedFreehold£352,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Solway Close, TamworthFreehold96 m²£157,500 (2019)
2, Solway Close, TamworthFreehold119 m²£170,000 (2023)
4 Solway Close, TamworthFreehold92 m²£172,800 (2025)
5 Solway Close, TamworthFreehold90 m²£180,000 (2022)
9 Solway Close, TamworthFreehold165 m²£115,000 (2008)

Area insights for B79 8EB

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Overview

Postcode B79 8EB is located in an urban city, within the Mercian ward of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Tamworth area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wigginton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Central Tamworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.4%

Approximately 28.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 93 ft away from B79 8EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Tamworth near B79 8EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B79 8EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Tamworth

N/A

Walking directions to Tamworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B79 8EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWigginton ParkLargeWalking directions to Wigginton Park

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
6,654.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.14(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.4(+43%)
Public order
7.06(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-12%)
Vehicle crime
6.42(-1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
317
85.91%
Other White
19
5.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.52%
Chinese
8
2.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.36%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
23.61%
No qualifications
61
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
20.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.85%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
41.29%
Owns with a mortgage
24
15.48%
Social rents from council
24
15.48%
Other social rented
20
12.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.97%
Total households: 155

Schools

In the B79 8EB postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 8EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLark Hall Infant & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCoton Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B79 8EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparMasefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op FoodFontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JTWalking directions to Co-op Food