Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B79 postcode area, covering Tamworth and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£197,037
Median price
£176,000
5-year trend
+32.2%
Total sales
12,321
The B79 area has 613 individual postcodes with 12,321 registered sales. Prices are +50.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Tamworth. The five-year price movement is +32.2%.
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
B79 averages £197,037, placing it in the affordable category, +50.3% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 12,321 recorded sales across 613 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B79 is +32.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B79 7YQ
£85,037 avg · 270 sales
B79 7HT
£97,650 avg · 190 sales
B79 7UU
£124,897 avg · 148 sales
B79 7YL
£151,108 avg · 129 sales
B79 7NE
£149,965 avg · 116 sales
B79 7JJ
£84,469 avg · 108 sales
B79 7QT
£146,039 avg · 107 sales
B79 0EE
£268,929 avg · 98 sales
B79 7SG
£144,002 avg · 97 sales
This B79 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 B79 postcode area is £197,037, based on 12,321 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Tamworth.
Properties in B79 average £197,037, which is +50.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£176,000) is 10.7% below the average (£197,037), 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 B79 have moved +32.2% 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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