Postcode B79 8JA 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigginton Park.
Central Tamworth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Central Tamworth has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.6% 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 173 ft away from B79 8JA.
Central Tamworth near B79 8JA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wigginton Park | Large | Walking directions to Wigginton Park |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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 | 23 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £179,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £237,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £185,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mercian
In the B79 8JA postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Borough Park Stores | 1 Willington Road, Tamworth, B79 8AS | Walking directions to Borough Park Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.