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B79 8FF

Watchman Walk

Mercian

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Detailed insights for B79 8FF

Overview

Postcode B79 8FF is located in an urban city, within the Mercian ward of Tamworth in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Coton Farm & Perry Crofts area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £52,770 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £52,770 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 273 ft away from B79 8FF.

Flood risk

No risk

Coton Farm & Perry Crofts near B79 8FF 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
3,900.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.64(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-28%)
Other theft
2.98(-48%)
Vehicle crime
2.98(-54%)
Public order
1.79(-70%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
89.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
2.92%
Other White
11
2.92%
Indian
7
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.06%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
34.2%
Level 3 (A level)
60
22.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
20.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.41%
No qualifications
18
6.69%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
97
67.83%
Other social rented
22
15.38%
Owns outright
13
9.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.5%
Shared ownership
4
2.8%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Mercian

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £318K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mercian over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£330,000£315
Semi-Detached29£240,000£286
Terraced21£195,000£220
Flats3£130,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mercian

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mercian.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mercian.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8FF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B79 8FF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202629, Watchman Walk, Tamworth, B79 8FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
18 Dec 202559, Watchman Walk, Tamworth, B79 8FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
21 Mar 20252, Watchman Walk, Tamworth, B79 8FFSemi-DetachedFreehold£318,000
19 Jun 202619, Lillingstone Avenue, Tamworth, B79 8FDTerracedFreehold£217,000
27 Mar 202615, Lillingstone Avenue, Tamworth, B79 8FDDetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the B79 8FF postcode area, located within Coton Farm & Perry Crofts, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B79 8FF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCoton Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLark Hall Infant & Nursery AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8FF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B79 8FF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodFontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JTWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district.

Band A£1,534
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,045
Band D£2,301
Band E£2,812
Band F£3,323
Band G£3,835
Band H£4,602

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B79 8FF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Thompson

Mercian - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Edwards

Tamworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictTamworthE07000199
Parliamentary ConstituencyTamworthE14001538
WardMercianE05007071
ParishTamworth, unparished areaE43000133
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coton Farm & Perry CroftsE02006217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tamworth 001AE01029846
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2019-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B79 8FF

Is B79 8FF (Coton Farm & Perry Crofts) safe?

The area around B79 8FF records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B79 8FF?

The median sale price around B79 8FF in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B79 8FF?

There are 5 schools close to B79 8FF, including Coton Green Primary School, St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B79 8FF?

B79 8FF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B79 8FF (Coton Farm & Perry Crofts) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tamworth covering B79 8FF is Sarah Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Thompson (Reform UK).

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