Postcode B79 8DU 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 91.2 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Leys.
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 91.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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 of residents in Central Tamworth is £35,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 282 ft away from B79 8DU.
Central Tamworth near B79 8DU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Leys | Small | Walking directions to The Leys |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Spital area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Spital
In the B79 8DU postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Upper Gungate, Tamworth, B79 7NU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Barbara Street, Tamworth, B79 7EE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 20 Orchard Street, Tamworth, B79 7RH | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JA | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.