Postcode B78 3HB is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Tamworth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 365.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £225,000 (around £295 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,250 and £315,000. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Castle Grounds.
Central Tamworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,035 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 365.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.0% 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.
The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from B78 3HB.
Central Tamworth near B78 3HB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tamworth located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £379,750 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £255,000 | £316 |
| Terraced | 37 | £202,500 | £284 |
| Flats | 24 | £128,975 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £95,000 | £147,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £95,225 | £172,000 | £149,000 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £104,000 | £180,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £107,000 | £203,995 | £148,500 |
| 2020 | £323,998 | £104,500 | £232,323 | £199,995 |
| 2021 | £321,995 | £118,000 | £234,995 | £188,500 |
| 2022 | £372,995 | £135,500 | £257,800 | £222,000 |
| 2023 | £369,000 | £125,000 | £247,461 | £225,625 |
| 2024 | £363,473 | £131,250 | £257,500 | £238,998 |
| 2025 | £384,898 | £125,000 | £277,500 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £368,750 | £119,500 | £208,000 | £198,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £198 | £187 | £160 |
| 2017 | £263 | £201 | £199 | £175 |
| 2018 | £273 | £205 | £211 | £195 |
| 2019 | £275 | £187 | £269 | £183 |
| 2020 | £281 | £195 | £294 | £287 |
| 2021 | £303 | £208 | £303 | £241 |
| 2022 | £323 | £267 | £330 | £318 |
| 2023 | £338 | £241 | £363 | £288 |
| 2024 | £338 | £229 | £322 | £314 |
| 2025 | £328 | £232 | £326 | £245 |
| 2026 | £320 | £239 | £304 | £280 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 3HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Apartment 11, Tavinor Place, 1A, Bonehill Road, Tamworth, B78 3HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Apartment 6, Tavinor Place, 1A, Bonehill Road, Tamworth, B78 3HQ | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | Colliers Jaguar, Ventura Park Road, Tamworth, B78 3HL | Other | Freehold | £4,050,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 1, Lakeview Avenue, Tamworth, B78 3JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 11, Aitken Close, Tamworth, B78 3LR | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the B78 3HB postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Moorgate Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Dunstall Park Primary School | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | William MacGregor Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2013. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B78 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Unit D, Ventura Retail Park,, Tamworth, B78 3JD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Ventura Park Road, Tamworth, B78 3HB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Bonehill Road, Tamworth, B78 3HD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Ventura Park Road, Tamworth, B78 3HL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Market Convenience Store | 31b Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR | Walking directions to Market Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B78 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Allan Copsey
Castle - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Edwards
Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B78 3HB records about 366 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B78 3HB in Castle is £225,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to B78 3HB, including Moorgate Primary Academy (Good), Dunstall Park Primary School and William MacGregor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B78 3HB is Tamworth, about 1,550 m away.
B78 3HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,035 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B78 3HB is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allan Copsey (Reform UK).