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B79 7EQ

Ludgate

Spital

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Overview

Postcode B79 7EQ is located in an urban city, within the Spital ward of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Tamworth area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wigginton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,964 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Tamworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 235 ft away from B79 7EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Tamworth near B79 7EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B79 7EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Tamworth

N/A

Walking directions to Tamworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B79 7EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWigginton ParkLargeWalking directions to Wigginton Park
0.4 miCastle GroundsSmallWalking directions to Castle Grounds
0.2 miThe LeysSmallWalking directions to The Leys

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.69(+8%)
Public order
9.26(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-27%)
Vehicle crime
6.02(-8%)
Other theft
6.02(+6%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
83.39%
Other White
24
8.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.58%
Caribbean
3
1.11%
Roma
3
1.11%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.94%
No qualifications
50
21.1%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
30.33%
Owns outright
33
27.05%
Other social rented
8
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Spital

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £360K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£410,125£310
Semi-Detached34£243,500£276
Terraced25£242,500£275
Flats21£135,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spital

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spital.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£114,500£170,250£135,000
2017£307,498£115,000£197,475£170,250
2018£342,623£130,000£220,000£183,355
2019£340,000£132,000£225,000£178,498
2020£380,000£128,000£243,500£187,500
2021£372,500£134,950£225,000£205,762
2022£399,750£139,950£250,000£199,975
2023£382,000£139,250£269,000£194,000
2024£392,500£139,000£255,000£202,775
2025£397,500£143,750£252,500£241,225
2026£417,046£115,000£242,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spital.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spital.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£176£184£161
2017£234£180£199£188
2018£252£253£234£268
2019£255£242£228£201
2020£261£234£246£212
2021£277£194£244£284
2022£292£246£290£236
2023£294£223£283£225
2024£293£241£270£230
2025£313£234£283£277
2026£308£257£276£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spital.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jun 202632, Ludgate, Tamworth, B79 7EQTerracedFreehold£175,000
06 May 202619, Ludgate, Tamworth, B79 7EQTerracedFreehold£212,000
28 Jul 202511, Oakland Court, Moorgate, Tamworth, B79 7EYFlatsLeasehold£135,000
11 Jun 202668, Ludgate, Tamworth, B79 7ENTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 Jun 202564, Ludgate, Tamworth, B79 7ENTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B79 7EQ postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 7EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMoorgate Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 mi16 plusLandau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth FormAcademy 16 to 19 sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLandau Forte Academy, QEMSAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B79 7EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RHWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSparUpper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miCo-op FoodChurch Street, Tamworth, B79 7DHWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMorrisonsUpper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMarket Convenience Store31b Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LRWalking directions to Market Convenience Store

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 B79 7EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Samuel William Smith

Spital - 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
WardSpitalE05007072
ParishTamworth, unparished areaE43000133
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central TamworthE02006218
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tamworth 002EE01029851
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B79 7EQ

Is B79 7EQ (Central Tamworth) safe?

The area around B79 7EQ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near B79 7EQ?

The median sale price around B79 7EQ in Central Tamworth is £250,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B79 7EQ?

There are 12 schools close to B79 7EQ, including Moorgate Primary Academy (Good), Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (Good) and Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B79 7EQ?

The closest station to B79 7EQ is Tamworth, about 902 m away.

How deprived is the area around B79 7EQ?

B79 7EQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,964 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B79 7EQ (Central Tamworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B79 7EQ is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Samuel William Smith (Reform UK).