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B79 7JJ

Saxon Mill Lane

Castle

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Overview

Postcode B79 7JJ 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 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Castle Grounds.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Kettlebrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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.

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 59 ft away from B79 7JJ.

Flood risk

Low

Kettlebrook near B79 7JJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B79 7JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Tamworth

N/A

Walking directions to Tamworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B79 7JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCastle GroundsSmallWalking directions to Castle Grounds

Area Profile

Population
148
Population density
6,966.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.93(+73%)
Public order
23.39(+286%)
Vehicle crime
17.54(+169%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.65(+27%)
Other theft
11.05(+94%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
66.44%
Other White
27
18.49%
Indian
4
2.74%
Arab
4
2.74%
African
3
2.05%
Total population: 146

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
34
25.19%
No qualifications
29
21.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
16
11.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 135

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
50.51%
Owns outright
30
30.3%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.11%
Social rents from council
4
4.04%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Castle

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£292
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £318K

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.

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
Detached32£390,000£316
Semi-Detached36£255,000£306
Terraced44£197,750£254
Flats26£126,500£236

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£368,750£121,000£207,750£198,250
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£319£236£302£307
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202588, Saxon Mill Lane, Tamworth, B79 7JJFlatsLeasehold£150,000
09 Jul 202576, Saxon Mill Lane, Tamworth, B79 7JJFlatsLeasehold£112,500
26 Sept 202523, Saxon Mill Lane, Tamworth, B79 7JDFlatsLeasehold£135,000
24 Mar 202620, Dent Street, Tamworth, B79 7JLTerracedFreehold£194,000
07 Jan 20264, Victoria Road, Tamworth, B79 7HLTerracedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the B79 7JJ postcode area, located within Kettlebrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 7JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMortimer House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableKettlebrook Short Stay SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam MacGregor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B79 7JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlBolebridge Street, Tamworth, B79 7AGWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miAldiSaxon Drive, Tamworth, B79 7HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miOur ShopBolebridge Mews, Tamworth, B79 7PAWalking directions to Our Shop
0.1 miEzee Shop85 Bolebridge Street, Tamworth, B79 7PDWalking directions to Ezee Shop
0.2 miIceland50 George Street, Tamworth, B79 7LQWalking directions to Iceland

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 7JJ, 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 005CE01029838
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B79 7JJ

Is B79 7JJ (Kettlebrook) safe?

The area around B79 7JJ 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.

What is the average house price near B79 7JJ?

The median sale price around B79 7JJ in Kettlebrook is £225,000 (about £292 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B79 7JJ?

There are 11 schools close to B79 7JJ, including Mortimer House School (Good), Kettlebrook Short Stay School (Good) and William MacGregor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B79 7JJ?

The closest station to B79 7JJ is Tamworth, about 524 m away.

How deprived is the area around B79 7JJ?

B79 7JJ 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).

Who represents B79 7JJ (Kettlebrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

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