House prices in Tamworth
The median price paid for a home in Tamworth was £245,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 931 sales. House prices in Tamworth rose 2.1% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Tamworth was about the same as the median for West Midlands (£245,000). The average private rent in Tamworth was £925 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). Tamworth had 7.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Tamworth stands out
- Tamworth has the 6th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 97.9%.
- Rents in Tamworth had the 18th smallest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+0.5%).
- Prices in Tamworth had the 47th biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+2.1%).
House prices in Tamworth
The median price paid in Tamworth was £245,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 931 sales, or £3,014 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | West Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £360,000 | 265 | £3,417 | +1.4% | +15.4% | £390,000 |
| Semi-detached | £244,975 | 338 | £3,077 | +2.1% | +17.6% | £247,000 |
| Terraced | £195,000 | 234 | £2,526 | +2.6% | +18.2% | £200,000 |
| Flats | £134,500 | 94 | £2,614 | −0.4% | +12.1% | £135,000 |
Compared with West Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | £245,000 | +2.1% | +13.9% | £3,014 | −0.4% |
| West Midlands | £245,000 | 0.0% | +12.9% | £2,950 | +0.1% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Tamworth sold for a median £3,014 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 2% higher than the figure for West Midlands (£2,950).
Tamworth has the 115th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Its +2.1% change over the year is the 47th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 4th biggest rise of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Broadband and mobile in Tamworth
97.9% of premises in Tamworth can get gigabit broadband and 99.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 88.5% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 6th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
97.5% of premises in Tamworth get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Tamworth
The average private rent in Tamworth was £925 a month in August 2026, 0.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in Tamworth are 25.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Tamworth has the 111th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th lowest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
How many homes sell in Tamworth
851 homes were sold in Tamworth in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.05 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Tamworth were 14.0% up on the year before and 28.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 152nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th most of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Tamworth
The police recorded 5,787 crimes in Tamworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Tamworth fell 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 8.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.58 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.71 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.02 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.44 |
Tamworth has the 151st lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 13th highest of 30 local authorities in West Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Tamworth
Tamworth is the 140th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 140th |
| Income | 115th |
| Employment | 117th |
| Education and skills | 46th |
| Health | 98th |
| Crime | 176th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 225th |
| Living environment | 262nd |
People moving in and out in Tamworth
In the year ending June 2025, 4,108 people moved to Tamworth from elsewhere in the UK and 3,756 moved away, a net gain of 352 (4.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Birmingham 1,151
- Lichfield 367
- North Warwickshire 357
Most moved out to
- North Warwickshire 585
- Lichfield 577
- Birmingham 307
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Tamworth
How much does a house cost in Tamworth?
The median price paid for a home in Tamworth was £245,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £360,000; semi-detached £244,975; terraced £195,000; flats £134,500.
Are house prices in Tamworth going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Tamworth rose 2.1%, and over five years it rose 13.9%. Across West Midlands prices did not change 0.0% over the same year.
How much is rent in Tamworth?
The average private rent in Tamworth was £925 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £675; 2 bed £828; 3 bed £1,006; 4+ bed £1,438.
Is Tamworth a safe place to live?
Tamworth had 7.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 151st lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for West Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Tamworth?
88.5% of premises in Tamworth can get full fibre and 97.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North Warwickshire 8 km
- Lichfield 10 km
- Hinckley and Bosworth 18 km
- Birmingham 19 km
- Nuneaton and Bedworth 19 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.