Postcode B79 7JH 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 180.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kettlebrook is £53,940 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Castle Grounds.
Kettlebrook has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Kettlebrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 180.0 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 127 ft away from B79 7JH.
Kettlebrook near B79 7JH 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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £427,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £128,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £247,500 |
| Terraced | 39 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the B79 7JH postcode area, located within Kettlebrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7JH
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.