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B79 8AZ

Standon Gardens

Spital

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Detailed insights for B79 8AZ

Overview

Postcode B79 8AZ is located in an urban city, within the Spital ward of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Coton Farm & Perry Crofts area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £52,770 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £52,770 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from B79 8AZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts near B79 8AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B79 8AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Tamworth

N/A

Walking directions to Tamworth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
444
Population density
3,615.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.31(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.05(-25%)
Public order
4.02(-34%)
Other theft
3.45(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.45(-47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
410
92.76%
Other White
14
3.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.9%
Indian
3
0.68%
African
3
0.68%
Total population: 442

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
27.46%
No qualifications
73
18.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
66
17.1%
Level 3 (A level)
52
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 386

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
45.12%
Owns with a mortgage
57
34.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
15.24%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.05%
Social rents from council
3
1.83%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Spital

Median price£257,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £363K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spital over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£410,000£312
Semi-Detached31£245,000£276
Terraced25£242,500£279
Flats18£141,250£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spital

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spital.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£390,000£143,750£255,000£241,225
2026£386,000£130,000£240,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spital.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spital.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£284£277
2026£304£285£268£325
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spital.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spital in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 20264, Ashby Road, Tamworth, B79 8AGDetachedFreehold£380,000
24 Oct 20256, Windsor Close, Tamworth, B79 8UHDetachedFreehold£296,000
27 Nov 202523, Wigginton Road, Tamworth, B79 8RHTerracedFreehold£365,000
08 Aug 20253, Gatcombe Place, Tamworth, B79 8RBDetachedFreehold£250,000
07 Jan 202633, Adonis Close, Tamworth, B79 8TYTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the B79 8AZ postcode area, located within Coton Farm & Perry Crofts, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 8AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryLandau Forte Academy, QEMSAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 mi16 plusLandau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth FormAcademy 16 to 19 sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFlax Hill Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8AZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B79 8AZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBorough Park Stores1 Willington Road, Tamworth, B79 8ASWalking directions to Borough Park Stores
0.3 miKangsLakenheath, Tamworth, B79 8APWalking directions to Kangs
0.4 miMorrisonsUpper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miSparUpper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miSparMasefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JAWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.

Band A£1,534
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,301
Band E£2,812
Band F£3,323
Band G£3,835
Band H£4,602

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B79 8AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Samuel William Smith

Spital - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Edwards

Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTamworthE07000199
Parliamentary ConstituencyTamworthE14001538
WardSpitalE05007072
ParishTamworth, unparished areaE43000133
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coton Farm & Perry CroftsE02006217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tamworth 001EE01029853
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2009-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B79 8AZ

Is B79 8AZ (Coton Farm & Perry Crofts) safe?

The area around B79 8AZ records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B79 8AZ?

The median sale price around B79 8AZ in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £257,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B79 8AZ?

There are 13 schools close to B79 8AZ, including Landau Forte Academy, QEMS (Good), Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form (Good) and Flax Hill Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B79 8AZ?

The closest station to B79 8AZ is Tamworth, about 634 m away.

How deprived is the area around B79 8AZ?

B79 8AZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B79 8AZ (Coton Farm & Perry Crofts) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B79 8AZ is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Samuel William Smith (Reform UK).

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