Postcode B79 7RG 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Tamworth is £35,800 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigginton Park.
Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 of residents in Central Tamworth is £35,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from B79 7RG.
Central Tamworth near B79 7RG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £427,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £366,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £131,275 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle
In the B79 7RG postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RH | |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.