Hawksbeard Close Tamworth
29 addresses across 1 postcode (B79), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39401025.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 28).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 C; 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 870 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Aldergate Med.pract., about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £236,250 | £214,500 | £337,500 |
| 2020 | 11 | £262,500 | £217,500 | £337,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | 4 B79 0EQ | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 2 B79 0EQ | Detached | £337,500 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 5 B79 0EQ | Terraced | £257,500 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 3 B79 0EQ | Terraced | £215,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 4 B79 0EQ | Terraced | £214,500 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 9 B79 0EQ | Semi-detached | £259,500 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 12 B79 0EQ | Semi-detached | £257,500 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 2020 | 14 B79 0EQ | Detached | £262,500 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 1 B79 0EQ | Detached | £337,500 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 15 B79 0EQ | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 11 B79 0EQ | Semi-detached | £217,500 | New build. |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 10 B79 0EQ | Semi-detached | £217,500 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 19 B79 0EQ | Other | £342,140 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 28 B79 0EQ | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 14 Aug 2020 | 26 B79 0EQ | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jul 2020 | 27 B79 0EQ | Detached | £263,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2020 | 29 B79 0EQ | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, end-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (8). Built: 2019 (26); 2018 (2).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 1,200 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 77 m and 82 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 0EQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tamworth 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Wilnecote (Staffs) 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashlands Close Perry Crofts | 90 m |
| Car parks | Tamworth Station Car Park | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 21.7 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Aldergate Med.pract. | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aldergate Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tamworth Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Tamworth Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Masefield Drive, Leyfields Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.4 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,520 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Spital Chapel of St James, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spital Chapel of St James | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Medieval deanery, Lower Gungate | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Saxon defences | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Tamworth Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hayter's Spinney | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Darlaston Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Hanging Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Parson's Spinney | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| The Larches | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Old Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 27 |
2 of the street's 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashcroft Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 390 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Moorgate Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lift Rawlett | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| William MacGregor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative B79 0FD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Anker Valley Academy B79 0FD | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Our Pride, Our Joy Limited B79 0FD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Ashcroft County Infants School B79 8RU | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Premier Tamworth B79 8AP | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Dec 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oleander Close (7); On or near Norton Close (3); On or near Arkall Close (2); On or near Willowherb Close (2); On or near Ashlands Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 15% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 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 | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- B79 0EQ: 29 addresses
Nearby streets
Fennel Close · Narcissus Close · Meadow Way · Ashlands Close · Belvedere Close · Arkall Close · Norton Close · Tavistock Close · Oleander Close · Perrycrofts Crescent · Willowherb Close · Kingston Close
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.