Postcode B79 8DE is located in an urban city, within the Mercian area of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Tamworth area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. The median sale price in Mercian is £250,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £316,250. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Wigginton Park.
Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,227 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 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 87 ft away from B79 8DE.
Central Tamworth near B79 8DE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Leys | Small | Walking directions to The Leys |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £737,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £326,250 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £238,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 19 | £192,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,500 | £83,750 | £159,000 | £129,000 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £91,000 | £176,225 | £143,500 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £96,000 | £187,500 | £147,950 |
| 2019 | £296,995 | £135,000 | £221,495 | £166,750 |
| 2020 | £292,000 | £116,500 | £222,995 | £190,995 |
| 2021 | £318,995 | £171,500 | £220,000 | £188,000 |
| 2022 | £311,500 | £119,000 | £217,500 | £187,500 |
| 2023 | £330,000 | £122,500 | £263,500 | £179,000 |
| 2024 | £282,250 | £120,000 | £235,000 | £189,950 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £130,000 | £253,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £326,250 | £131,000 | £239,000 | £192,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £198 | £185 | £179 |
| 2017 | £243 | £141 | £202 | £168 |
| 2018 | £259 | £163 | £220 | £199 |
| 2019 | £258 | £180 | £251 | £186 |
| 2020 | £268 | £177 | £243 | £244 |
| 2021 | £262 | £218 | £251 | £195 |
| 2022 | £310 | £201 | £271 | £237 |
| 2023 | £323 | £165 | £315 | £204 |
| 2024 | £321 | £171 | £270 | £226 |
| 2025 | £318 | £212 | £299 | £220 |
| 2026 | £308 | £174 | £260 | £238 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | 11, Elizabeth Drive, Tamworth, B79 8DE | Terraced | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 87, Elizabeth Drive, Tamworth, B79 8DE | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 54, Elizabeth Drive, Tamworth, B79 8DF | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 03 Aug 2026 | 9, Bronte Court, Tamworth, B79 8DN | Terraced | Freehold | £169,950 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 12, Bronte Court, Tamworth, B79 8DN | Terraced | Freehold | £178,000 |
In the B79 8DE postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Moorgate Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B79 8DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B79 8DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Thompson
Mercian - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarah Edwards
Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B79 8DE records about 50 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around B79 8DE in Mercian is £250,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B79 8DE, including Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy (Good), Moorgate Primary Academy (Good) and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B79 8DE is Tamworth, about 1,277 m away.
B79 8DE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,227 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B79 8DE is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Thompson (Reform UK).