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B79 8BZ

Mercian

Tamworth

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Detailed insights for B79 8BZ

Overview

Postcode B79 8BZ 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 66.8 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigginton Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Central Tamworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Central Tamworth is £35,800 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 101 ft away from B79 8BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Tamworth near B79 8BZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B79 8BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Tamworth

N/A

Walking directions to Tamworth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B79 8BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWigginton ParkLargeWalking directions to Wigginton Park
0.3 miThe LeysSmallWalking directions to The Leys

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
944.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
91.01%
Other White
12
4.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.16%
Irish
4
1.44%
Roma
3
1.08%
Total population: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
41.74%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
22.61%
Social rents from council
5
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Mercian

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,700 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mercian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£305,000
Flats1£179,000
Semi-Detached17£237,000
Terraced17£185,000

10 year median price trend in Mercian

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mercian.

Schools

In the B79 8BZ postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 8BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMoorgate Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

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

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLark Hall Infant & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B79 8BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparMasefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JAWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miSparBarbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EEWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremier20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RHWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miSparUpper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisonsUpper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NUWalking directions to Morrisons

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.