Marlin Tamworth
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (B77), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39400274.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £171,500 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 7).
- 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 Wilnecote (Staffs), about 830 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dosthill Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 71 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Heathview Medical Practice, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | £171,500 | £123,500 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £202,000 | £202,000 | £202,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £152,500 | £150,000 | £155,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £140,000 | £117,500 | £162,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £134,950 | £134,950 | £134,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | 2 B77 1LW | Terraced | £171,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 2 B77 1LW | Terraced | £171,500 | |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 6 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £123,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2024 | 3 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 12 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £320,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 3 B77 1LW | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 5 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 22 Feb 2019 | 12 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £202,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jun 2018 | 7 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 12 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Nov 2016 | 10 B77 1LW | Other | £5,650 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Oct 2016 | 6 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2015 | 4 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2014 | 3 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Apr 2011 | 7 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 14 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2009 | 7 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 28 Oct 2009 | 3 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2007 | 12 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 5 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £134,950 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Nov 2002 | 3 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £92,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jun 2000 | 7 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £79,500 | |
| 14 Dec 1998 | 1 B77 1LW | Terraced | £32,062 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Mar 1998 | 5 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £59,950 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 1997 | 9 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £59,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jun 1996 | 5 B77 1LW | Semi-detached | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (56% of about 540 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)
- Treetops Garage, Dosthill: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (320 m)
- Adjacent to Tame Valley Alloys: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land off Cottage Farm Road: up to 75 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Derelict buildings south of B5404: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
- Petrol filling station, part of Beauchamp Employment Area: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Factory north of B5404: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Beauchamp Employment Area: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Station Car Park off B5404: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 13 August 2026: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Disconnection or alteration of supply, some 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 71 m and 72 m above sea level (72 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B77 1LW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B77 1PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wilnecote (Staffs) 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Tamworth 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Polesworth 150 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottage Farm Road Dosthill | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Atherstone | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Asda Tamworth Car Park | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 17.2 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Heathview Medical Practice | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crestpharmacy - Dosthill | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sir Robert Peel Community Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Thornhill Road Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dosthill Park 14 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,970 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dosthill Sunday School and Parish Room, a listed building (Grade II*), 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dosthill Sunday School and Parish Room | Listed building, Grade II* | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcas Plantation | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Dosthill Granite Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Dost Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Quarry Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Old Mill Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 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 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 16 |
2 of the street's 16 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dosthill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Wilnecote School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wilnecote Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Two Gates Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathfields Infant Academy | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bird's Bush Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Hanbury's Farm Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Tamworth | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Millfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footsteps Day Nurseries Limited B77 1LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Tesco B77 1LE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza (Dosthill) B77 1LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Tittu B77 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Dosthill Fish Bar B77 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Tasty House Chinese Take Away B77 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Tamworth Co Op Dosthill B77 1LG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Hedging Lane (16); On or near Grayling (15); On or near Tamworth Road (13); On or near Roach (4); On or near Johndory (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Roach · Kurtus · Cottage Farm Road · Lamprey · Grayling · Tamworth Road · Gurnard · Johndory · Manta Road · Old Hedging Lane · Land Adjoining · Whiting
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.