Fairview Close Tamworth
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (B77), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39400204.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £96,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 5).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Tamworth costs £2,301 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 250 m away, and Hodge Lane Nature Reserve (5.4 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tri-Links Medical Practice, about 180 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £96,000 | £96,000 | £96,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £90,500 | £90,500 | £90,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £30,150 | £30,150 | £30,150 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Aug 2024 | 3 B77 3LA | Flat or maisonette | £96,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2022 | 10 B77 3LA | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2007 | 3 B77 3LA | Flat or maisonette | £90,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2000 | 3 B77 3LA | Terraced | £30,150 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (10); Maisonette, detached (1); Maisonette, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5); owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tamworth in 2026-27: Band D £2,301 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,534 | £1,789 | £2,045 | £2,301 | £2,812 | £3,323 | £3,835 | £4,602 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (44% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Winning Post Pub, Argyle Street: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Profile Wrappers, Marlborough Way: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026 to 14 September 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B77 3LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| B77 3JD | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 81 m and 85 m above sea level (84 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 3JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B77 3LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tamworth 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Wilnecote (Staffs) 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Monks Way Amington | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Atherstone | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Tamworth Station Car Park | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.8 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tri-Links Medical Practice | 180 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | Tamworth Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Thornhill Road Police Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | North Ferriby Service Station, North Ferriby | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hodge Lane Nature Reserve 5.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,980 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 17 hectares in all.
Landmarks
16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alvecote Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Alvecote Pools | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Hayter's Spinney | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| The Spinney | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Darlaston Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tamworth: see them on the Tamworth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florendine Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| Landau Forte Academy, Amington | Secondary | 11–16 | 170 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Woodlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Landau Forte Academy Greenacres | Primary | 4–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Glascote Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lakeside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Garden Village Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| William MacGregor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakhill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stoneydelph Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florendine Primary School B77 3DD | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| The Gate Inn B77 3BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Peak Pharmacy B77 3DQ | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Argyle Pre School B77 3AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Smoke N Ice B77 3AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Monks Way (9); On or near Fairview Close (9); On or near Beechwood Crescent (2); On or near Ingram Pit Lane (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Highfield Avenue · Monks Way · Florendine Street · Ingram Pit Lane · Beechwood Crescent · Harebell · Tamworth Road · Sharpe Street · Seafield · Davis Road · Sandown · Hanbury Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.