Living in B78, Tamworth
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B78 in Tamworth. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Tamworth: £230,478, up 1.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B78
165 recorded home sales on the streets around central B78 in the last 2 years, with a median of £258,000 and a range from £80,000 to £515,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 WILNECOTE LANE, B77 2LY | detached | £370,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 74 VALLEY DRIVE, B77 5FP | detached | £264,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 20 GRAYLING, B77 1NR | semi-detached | £272,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| FLAT 11 BLACKWATER COURT, 9 TAME CLOSE, B77 5FW | flat-maisonette | £128,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 WATERFALL CLOSE, B77 5GA | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 23 DOSTHILL ROAD, B77 1HZ | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-04-08 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
37 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilnecote School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Two Gates Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Stoneydelph Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
28 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 13.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
121 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B78 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Tamworth's figures.
Common questions about B78
What is the average house price in B78?
The average sold price in Tamworth is £230,478 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B78?
Prices in Tamworth are up 1.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B78?
The median of 165 recorded sales around central B78 in the last 2 years is £258,000, ranging from £80,000 to £515,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B78?
37 schools sit within 3 miles of central B78, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B78?
121 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B78 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B78 at risk of flooding?
Central B78 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B78 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £258,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 121 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B78 safe?
121 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B78 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B78 or B77, B78 or B79, B78 or CV9.
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