Postcode B79 8LS 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 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Tamworth located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Wigginton Park.
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 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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 of residents in Coton Farm & Perry Crofts is £43,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B79 8LS.
Coton Farm & Perry Crofts near B79 8LS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 8LS postcode area, located within Coton Farm & Perry Crofts, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B79 8LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Fontenaye Road, Tamworth, B79 8JT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Masefield Drive, Tamworth, B79 8JA | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.