Macgregor Tithe Tamworth
74 addresses across 1 postcode (B79), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39400877.
70 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 12, E: 57). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Tamworth costs £2,301 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 680 m away in a straight line. There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Wigginton Park (21 hectares) is about 630 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 68 m above sea level. 55 of its 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Hollies Practice, about 100 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km. About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 185 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
70 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Flat (69); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (54); 1996-2002 (12); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (67); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
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 A (77% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Tamworth, Hospital Street (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 1.0 km
- Phoenix Special Purpose Machines, Hospital Street: up to 16 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Arriva Bus Depot, Aldergate: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- Club, Spinning School Lane: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Youth Centre, Albert Road: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Progressive Club, Halford Street: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Norris Bros, Lichfield Street: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- Hyundai Garage, Lichfield Street: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (450 m)
- 10 Colehill, Tamworth, B79 7HE, permissioned (480 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 addresses are about 68 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 7EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tamworth 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 680 m |
| Wilnecote (Staffs) 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km | |
| Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m, 43 within 800 m; nearest Bus Garage Tamworth Town Centre | 90 m |
| Car parks | 8 within 800 m; nearest Church Lane Car Park | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 250 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 20.6 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hollies Practice | 100 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Primary Care Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dale House Dental Practice | 230 m |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 2.5 km |
| Police station | Tamworth Police Station | 320 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Tamworth News | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,960 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Wigginton Park 21 ha | 630 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 560 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6.1 ha | 530 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,250 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 55 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 74 |
55 of the street's 74 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 120 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 590 m | No published inspection |
| Landau Forte Academy, QEMS | Secondary | 11–16 | 610 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km | 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 |
| William MacGregor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Ashcroft Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km | 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 |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dunstall Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Anker Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coton Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Cut Catering B79 7EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| The Aldergate Club B79 7DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Jalali International Restaurant B79 7DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| The Peel Hotel and Christophers B79 7DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Champagne Indian Fusion B79 7DL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cornerpost Education Centre B79 7RH | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Dhillons Newsagents B79 7RH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Co Operative Funeral Service B79 7NZ | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 May 2019 |
| Lidl B79 7AG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| The Kings Ditch B79 7AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Between the Buns B79 7JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Gemini Restaurant B79 7AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Paparazzi Restaurant B79 7DN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce At Moorgate Primary Academy B79 7EL | School/college/university | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| BP Tamworth - Spar / Subway/ Tango Ice Blast B79 7NU | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (46); On or near Lower Gungate (26); On or near Nightclub (26); On or near Petrol Station (20); On or near Supermarket (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 3% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 58% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 48% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 7EF: 74 addresses of 78 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hospital Street · Seacole Close · Hospital Street · Cherry Street · Offa Street · Orchard Street · Cross Street · Barbara Street · St John Street · Church Lane · Moorgate · Lower Gungate
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.