B79 Tamworth has demonstrated rental growth of 5.9% annually over five years, outpacing the property price appreciation of 1.4% CAGR during the same period. The postcode sits at the 78th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 55.2/100, classified as strong. Population growth has remained modest at 0.8% over five years, while the area is currently in a pre-cursor gentrification stage. The rental-to-price dynamic suggests income-focused investors may find the yield profile more compelling than capital appreciation prospects in the immediate term. Market fundamentals indicate steady residential demand rather than rapid transformation.
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- 1Property prices up 0.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Tamworth · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
16 planning applications submitted in B79 over the last six months.
Tamworth (B79) common questions
Is Tamworth up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Tamworth (B79) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 27% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Tamworth safe?
Tamworth has a safety score of 36/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Tamworth?
The average property price in Tamworth (B79) is £251k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Tamworth?
The median monthly rent in Tamworth (B79) is £950 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Tamworth?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Tamworth (B77), Tamworth (B78), Atherstone (CV9), Lichfield (WS14), Sutton Coldfield (B73). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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