B78 — TAMWORTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B78

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B78 is £320,741, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B78 cost 11.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B78 have fallen 19.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£408,510	332
Semi-detached	£245,831	443
Terraced	£216,553	241
Flat	£156,717	112
All types	£320,741	1168

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B78

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 37.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B78 has a crime rate well 54% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B78

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B78 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Thomas Barnes Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Longwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kingsbury Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
The Polesworth School	Secondary	Good	mi
Dordon Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B78 are 261.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 87% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

261.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B78 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B78 — TAMWORTH

Area Summary

B78 (TAMWORTH) offers property prices near the national average (£320,741), low crime (54% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (261 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B77

TAMWORTH

£262K

▼ 1.1% YoY

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TAMWORTH

£319K

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B80

STUDLEY

£315K

▼ 1.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B78?

The average house price in B78 (TAMWORTH) is £320,741, based on 1168 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 19.3% over the past year.

Is B78 a safe area to live?

Crime in B78 is significantly below the national average (37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B78?

There are 11 schools in or near B78. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in B78?

Council tax in B78 is collected by Lichfield. The Band D rate is £2,058 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B78?

The average broadband download speed in B78 is 261 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 63%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B78 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in B78 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.