Postcode B78 3LJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Tamworth in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Kettlebrook area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 159.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kettlebrook is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kettlebrook has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,342 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Kettlebrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 159.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kettlebrook is £47,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from B78 3LJ.
Kettlebrook near B78 3LJ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £427,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £366,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £131,275 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the B78 3LJ postcode area, located within Kettlebrook, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Three Tuns Inn | Lichfield Street, Lichfield, B78 3QN | |
| 0.4 mi | Fazeley Victory | Atherstone Street, Lichfield, B78 3RB | |
| 0.5 mi | Plough and Harrow | Atherstone Street, Lichfield, B78 3RF |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.