Postcode B79 8FL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £52,770 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Coton Farm & Perry Crofts has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Coton Farm & Perry Crofts has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £52,770 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B79 8FL.
Coton Farm & Perry Crofts near B79 8FL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,700 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £179,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £229,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £187,500 |
10 year median price trend in Mercian
In the B79 8FL postcode area, located within Coton Farm & Perry Crofts, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8FL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Fontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Tamworth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.