Postcode B79 7JF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Tamworth, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Castle Grounds.
Kettlebrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Kettlebrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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 per household in Kettlebrook is £53,940 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 102 ft away from B79 7JF.
Kettlebrook near B79 7JF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7JF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 23, Saxon Mill Lane, Tamworth, B79 7JD | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 88, Saxon Mill Lane, Tamworth, B79 7JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 76, Saxon Mill Lane, Tamworth, B79 7JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £112,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 20, Dent Street, Tamworth, B79 7JL | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 4, Victoria Road, Tamworth, B79 7HL | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 |
In the B79 7JF postcode area, located within Kettlebrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Saxon Drive, Tamworth, B79 7HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Our Shop | Bolebridge Mews, Tamworth, B79 7PA | Walking directions to Our Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Bolebridge Street, Tamworth, B79 7AG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Ezee Shop | 85 Bolebridge Street, Tamworth, B79 7PD | Walking directions to Ezee Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 50 George Street, Tamworth, B79 7LQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 7JF, 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 7JF records about 158 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.
The median sale price around B79 7JF in Kettlebrook is £225,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B79 7JF, including Mortimer House School (Good), Kettlebrook Short Stay School (Good) and Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B79 7JF is Tamworth, about 474 m away.
B79 7JF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,323 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 7JF is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Allan Copsey (Reform UK).