Postcode B79 8DZ 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 high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Tamworth is £36,436 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wigginton Park.
Central Tamworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,902 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from B79 8DZ.
Central Tamworth near B79 8DZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tamworth | N/A | Walking directions to Tamworth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £330,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £240,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £220 |
| 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 | £316,250 | £130,000 | £254,000 | £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 | £294 | £220 |
| 2026 | £295 | £174 | £267 | £209 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8DZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 2, Eusden Close, Tamworth, B79 8DZ | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 15, Southey Drive, Tamworth, B79 8BQ | Detached | Freehold | £352,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 2, Southey Drive, Tamworth, B79 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 02 Sept 2025 | 12, Southey Drive, Tamworth, B79 8BQ | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 309, Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JB | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the B79 8DZ postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8DZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Fontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 8DZ, 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 8DZ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around B79 8DZ in Central Tamworth is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B79 8DZ, including Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy (Good), St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Coton Green Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B79 8DZ is Tamworth, about 1,435 m away.
B79 8DZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,902 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 8DZ is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Thompson (Reform UK).