Postcode B79 8BL is located in an urban city, within the Spital ward 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. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigginton Park.
Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% 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 6.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 156 ft away from B79 8BL.
Central Tamworth near B79 8BL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Castle Grounds | Small | Walking directions to Castle Grounds |
| 0.3 mi | The Leys | Small | Walking directions to The Leys |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £268,500 in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,100 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £255,000 |
| Detached | 29 | £400,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spital
In the B79 8BL postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 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 |
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.
Elected local representatives for B79 8BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Samuel William Smith
Spital - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Edwards
Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.