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B78

TAMWORTH

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B78 covers TAMWORTH in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £320,741
1yr change ▼ 19.3%
Crime 54% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£320,741

▼ 19.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

12% above national avg

Crime Rate

37.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

54% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

261 Mbps

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.

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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

£284K £307K £331K £354K £378K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

111,932

Population

67

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.

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261.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

63%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B7

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B78 TAMWORTH

What is the average house price in B78 TAMWORTH?
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 TAMWORTH 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 is the population of B78 TAMWORTH?
The population of B78 (TAMWORTH) is approximately 111,932 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B78 TAMWORTH?
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.

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