Postcode B79 7YQ 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 121.7 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B79 7YQ.
Central Tamworth near B79 7YQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tamworth located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
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 7YQ postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 7YQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | S K Food & Wine | Gawsworth, Tamworth, B79 7UH | Walking directions to S K Food & Wine |
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.