Area guide · Tamworth

Living in Tamworth

A snapshot of life in Tamworth, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Tamworth is a town in Tamworth, West Midlands with a population of 76,074. The average house price is £281,388 and the overall crime rate is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tamworth ranks

Population

76,074

Avg House Price

£281,388

Crime Rate

69.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

95.5%

Avg Download Speed

419 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,026.5

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tamworth's detached homes (£400,873) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£130,469).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tamworth prices have risen 20% over the last 9 years (£234,829 → £281,388).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£400,873	£369,500	368
Semi-Detached	£249,181	£249,000	388
Terraced	£205,238	£195,000	299
Flat	£130,469	£135,000	108

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tamworth is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tamworth: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

95.5% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	32
Primary	27
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	95.5%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Anker Valley Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Ankermoor Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Ashcroft Infants' School	Primary	Good
Bird's Bush Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Coton Green Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Dosthill Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Dunstall Park Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Flax Hill Junior Academy	Primary	Good
Florendine Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Garden Village Primary Academy	Primary	No rating available
Glascote Academy	Primary	Outstanding
Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Heathfields Infant Academy	Primary	No rating available
Lakeside Primary School	Primary	Good
Landau Forte Academy Greenacres	Primary	No rating available
Landau Forte Academy, Amington	Secondary	Good
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS	Secondary	Good
Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy	Primary	Good
Lift Rawlett	Secondary	No rating available
Lift Tamworth	Secondary	No rating available
Moorgate Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Oakhill Primary School	Primary	Good
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Stoneydelph Primary School	Primary	Good
The Wilnecote School	Secondary	Good
The Woodlands Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Three Peaks Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Two Gates Primary School	Primary	Good
William MacGregor Primary School	Primary	Good
Wilnecote Junior Academy	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Tamworth averages 419 Mbps — 319% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tamworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	59.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,186

Demographics & Economy

Population	76,074
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£32,026.5
Employment Rate	59.3%
Owner Occupied	68.7%
Degree-Level Qualified	23.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tamworth?

The average house price in Tamworth is £281,388 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Tamworth?

The most affordable entry point in Tamworth is a flat, with an average price of £130,469.

Is Tamworth a safe place to live?

Tamworth has a recorded crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Tamworth?

Tamworth has 32 schools in total, with 95.5% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Tamworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Tamworth are around 419 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.

How big is Tamworth?

Tamworth is a settlement in Tamworth with a population of approximately 76,074.

Most compared with

How does Tamworth stack up against its neighbours?

Aldridge

Tamworth

House price: £354,442 · £281,388
Crime rate: 90.5 · 69.3
Distance: 10.2 mi

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Tamworth

House price: £334,658 · £281,388
Crime rate: 54.4 · 69.3
Distance: 12.1 mi

Atherstone

Tamworth

House price: £302,013 · £281,388
Crime rate: 61.9 · 69.3
Distance: 6.6 mi

Barton-under-Needwood

Tamworth

House price: £190,899 · £281,388
Crime rate: 63.9 · 69.3
Distance: 9.5 mi

Barwell

Tamworth

House price: £248,290 · £281,388
Crime rate: 97.2 · 69.3
Distance: 14.6 mi

Bedworth

Tamworth

House price: £226,778 · £281,388
Crime rate: 81.1 · 69.3
Distance: 13.3 mi

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