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B78 3LP

Meadow Bank

Castle

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Overview

Postcode B78 3LP 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kettlebrook is £53,940 per year. The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
147
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kettlebrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kettlebrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kettlebrook is £53,940 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from B78 3LP.

Flood risk

Very low

Kettlebrook near B78 3LP has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wilnecote (Staffs) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B78 3LP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wilnecote (Staffs)

N/A

Walking directions to Wilnecote (Staffs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
358.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
105.12(+1108%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.96(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.88(+187%)
Vehicle crime
23.65(+263%)
Public order
22.34(+269%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
96.05%
Indian
3
1.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.88%
Irish
2
0.88%
Caribbean
1
0.44%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
49
25.39%
No qualifications
37
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
17.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.44%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
35.96%
Owns outright
37
32.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
27.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Castle

Median price£238,750
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£166K – £334K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 (about £296 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£390,000£321
Semi-Detached33£272,000£315
Terraced43£196,300£264
Flats25£125,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£377,500£114,000£222,250£196,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£314£236£313£319
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 3LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B78 3LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Mar 20264, Meadowbank, Tamworth, B78 3LPTerracedFreehold£199,000
25 Nov 202516, Meadowbank, Tamworth, B78 3LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
18 Jul 202521, Meadowbank, Tamworth, B78 3LPTerracedFreehold£245,000
31 Mar 20259, Meadowbank, Tamworth, B78 3LPFlatsLeasehold£150,500
01 Apr 20264, Willowbank, Tamworth, B78 3LSTerracedFreehold£137,500

Schools

In the B78 3LP postcode area, located within Kettlebrook, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B78 3LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMillfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryTwo Gates Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miNot applicableKettlebrook Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B78 3LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B78 3LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressColeshill Street, Lichfield, B78 3RBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSparWatling Street, Tamworth, B78 3RNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremier44 Greatmead, Tamworth, B77 1DLWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miAsdaVentura Park Road, Tamworth, B78 3HBWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.

Band A£1,534
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,301
Band E£2,812
Band F£3,323
Band G£3,835
Band H£4,602

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B78 3LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Allan Copsey

Castle - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Edwards

Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTamworthE07000199
Parliamentary ConstituencyTamworthE14001538
WardCastleE05007069
ParishTamworth, unparished areaE43000133
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KettlebrookE02006221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tamworth 005BE01029837
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B78 3LP

Is B78 3LP (Kettlebrook) safe?

The area around B78 3LP records about 147 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.

What is the average house price near B78 3LP?

The median sale price around B78 3LP in Kettlebrook is £238,750 (about £296 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B78 3LP?

There are 5 schools close to B78 3LP, including Millfield Primary School, Two Gates Primary School (Good) and Kettlebrook Short Stay School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B78 3LP?

The closest station to B78 3LP is Wilnecote (Staffs), about 1,495 m away.

How deprived is the area around B78 3LP?

B78 3LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B78 3LP (Kettlebrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B78 3LP is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allan Copsey (Reform UK).