B79 — TAMWORTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B79

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B79 is £319,261, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B79 cost 11.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B79 have fallen 10.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£433,500	380
Semi-detached	£262,898	337
Terraced	£200,749	237
Flat	£130,051	157
All types	£319,261	1180

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B79

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

With 13.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B79 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B79

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B79 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ashcroft Infants' School	Primary	Good	mi
St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Mortimer House School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS	Secondary	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 B79 are 285.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

285.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B79 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

B79 — TAMWORTH

Area Summary

B79 (TAMWORTH) offers property prices near the national average (£319,261), low crime (84% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (285 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B78

TAMWORTH

£321K

▼ 19.3% YoY

B80

STUDLEY

£315K

▼ 1.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B79?

The average house price in B79 (TAMWORTH) is £319,261, based on 1180 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.0% over the past year.

Is B79 a safe area to live?

Crime in B79 is significantly below the national average (13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B79?

There are 17 schools in or near B79. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B79?

Council tax in B79 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 B79?

The average broadband download speed in B79 is 285 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B79 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in B79 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 111,932.