Postcode B79 7QZ is located in an urban city, within the Spital area 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 median sale price in Spital is £255,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £352,500. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wigginton Park.
Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,964 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from B79 7QZ.
Central Tamworth near B79 7QZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
| 0.1 mi | The Leys | Small | Walking directions to The Leys |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £412,563 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £249,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 25 | £240,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 18 | £140,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £398,750 | £143,750 | £256,000 | £241,225 |
| 2026 | £415,000 | £120,000 | £247,000 | £228,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £274 | £277 | £306 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 7QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 26, Moor Street, Tamworth, B79 7QZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 27, Moor Street, Tamworth, B79 7QZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 33, Edward Street, Tamworth, B79 7QU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,300 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 26, Park Street, Tamworth, B79 7QP | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 21, Park Street, Tamworth, B79 7QP | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the B79 7QZ postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Moorgate Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Sutherland School | Other independent special school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Mortimer House School | Other independent special school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B79 7QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Church Street, Tamworth, B79 7DH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Market Convenience Store | 31b Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR | Walking directions to Market Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 2 Middle Entry, Tamworth, B79 7NJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 7QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Samuel William Smith
Spital - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Edwards
Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B79 7QZ 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B79 7QZ in Spital is £255,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B79 7QZ, including Moorgate Primary Academy (Good), Sutherland School and Mortimer House School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B79 7QZ is Tamworth, about 1,184 m away.
B79 7QZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B79 7QZ is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Samuel William Smith (Reform UK).