Postcode B79 7JU 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 388.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Central Tamworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,266 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 388.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from B79 7JU.
Central Tamworth near B79 7JU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
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 7JU postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Saxon Drive, Tamworth, B79 7HY | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Our Shop | Bolebridge Mews, Tamworth, B79 7PA | Walking directions to Our Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bolebridge Street, Tamworth, B79 7AG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Spar |
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: 16/01/2026.