Postcode B79 8JB 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 56.8% 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 122 ft away from B79 8JB.
Central Tamworth near B79 8JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Mercian area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,700 up to £525,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £263,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £185,000 |
10 years price trend in Mercian
In the B79 8JB postcode area, located within Central Tamworth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JA | |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Fontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JT | |
| 0.5 mi | Borough Park Stores | 1 Willington Road, Tamworth, B79 8AS |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Riftswood | Chesterton Way, Tamworth, B79 8HY | |
| 0.2 mi | Tam O'Shanter | Cedar Drive, Tamworth, B79 8QL | |
| 0.3 mi | The Coton Arms | Fontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.