Postcode B79 7TA is located in an urban city, within the Mercian ward of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Tamworth area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.8 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 8,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from B79 7TA.
Central Tamworth near B79 7TA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Leys | Small | Walking directions to The Leys |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,700 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £179,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £229,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mercian
In the B79 7TA postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7TA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Fontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RH | Walking directions to Premier |
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.