Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B78 postcode area, covering Tamworth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£197,542
Median price
£166,250
5-year trend
+41.4%
Total sales
13,166
The B78 area has 564 individual postcodes with 13,166 registered sales. Prices are +50.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Tamworth. The five-year price movement is +41.4%.
A Staffordshire town with fast trains to London Euston and Birmingham, a historic castle and affordable housing within commuting range of the West Midlands.
🚆 Main station
Tamworth
⏱️ London commute
~70 min by train
B78 averages £197,542, placing it in the affordable category, +50.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 13,166 recorded sales across 564 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B78 is +41.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B78 1BB
£116,927 avg · 158 sales
B78 1AZ
£124,509 avg · 153 sales
B78 3LS
£87,881 avg · 142 sales
B78 3XD
£126,219 avg · 134 sales
B78 1AY
£90,821 avg · 119 sales
B78 3XX
£143,344 avg · 116 sales
B78 1QU
£96,113 avg · 104 sales
B78 3XH
£128,792 avg · 101 sales
B78 2PQ
£111,399 avg · 95 sales
This B78 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B78 postcode area is £197,542, based on 13,166 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Tamworth.
Properties in B78 average £197,542, which is +50.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£166,250) is 15.8% below the average (£197,542), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in B78 have moved +41.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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