Postcode B79 7AF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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 4.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 239 ft away from B79 7AF.
Central Tamworth near B79 7AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | The Leys | Small | Walking directions to The Leys |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 55, Lower Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7AS | Other | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 27, Lower Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7AT | Other | Freehold | £158,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 15A, Aldergate, Tamworth, B79 7DL | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 7A, Aldergate, Tamworth, B79 7DL | Other | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 55, Albert Road, Tamworth, B79 7JN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the B79 7AF postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Church Street, Tamworth, B79 7DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 2 Middle Entry, Tamworth, B79 7NJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 B79 7AF, 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 B79 7AF 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 B79 7AF in Central Tamworth is £225,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B79 7AF, including Mortimer House School (Good), Moorgate Primary Academy (Good) and Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B79 7AF is Tamworth, about 571 m away.
B79 7AF 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 B79 7AF is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allan Copsey (Reform UK).