Postcode B78 3JW is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward 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 nearest station is Tamworth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from B78 3JW.
Central Tamworth near B78 3JW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £292 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £390,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £255,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 44 | £197,750 | £254 |
| Flats | 26 | £126,500 | £236 |
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 | £280,000 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £368,750 | £121,000 | £207,750 | £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 | £319 | £236 | £302 | £307 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 3JW.
| 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 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 9, Lime Tree Court, Tamworth, B78 3FZ | Terraced | Freehold | £305,264 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 15, Balfour, Tamworth, B79 7BH | Terraced | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 9, Balfour, Tamworth, B79 7BH | Terraced | Freehold | £188,000 |
In the B78 3JW postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 3JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Unit D, Ventura Retail Park,, Tamworth, B78 3JD | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Ventura Park Road, Tamworth, B78 3HB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Bonehill Road, Tamworth, B78 3HD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Market Convenience Store | 31b Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR | Walking directions to Market Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Ventura Park Road, Tamworth, B78 3HL | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 3JW, 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 3JW 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B78 3JW in Central Tamworth is £225,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to B78 3JW, including Kettlebrook Short Stay School (Good), Moorgate Primary Academy (Good) and Mortimer House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B78 3JW is Tamworth, about 1,317 m away.
B78 3JW 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 3JW is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allan Copsey (Reform UK).