Gainsborough Drive, Mile Oak, Tamworth
House prices, sold prices and local information for B78 3PJ.
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At a glance
12 property sales on Gainsborough Drive, Mile Oak, Tamworth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 5 Jun 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £392,568. Average sale prices rose from £275,500 in 2016 to £655,000 in 2024 (+138%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% detached, 8% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Gainsborough Drive range from £200,000 to £800,000. 83% of homes sold here were freehold and 17% leasehold.
House prices on Gainsborough Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gainsborough Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B78 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 83% freehold and 17% leasehold across 12 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £392,568 | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £340,000 | 10 Sep 2018 |
Sold prices on Gainsborough Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 5 Jun 2024 | £800,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 12 Jan 2024 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 31 Aug 2021 | £410,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 32, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 30 Apr 2021 | £457,250 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 23 Oct 2020 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 6 Aug 2020 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 27 Mar 2020 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 10 Sep 2018 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 26 Jan 2018 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 20 Sep 2017 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 30 Sep 2016 | £246,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 37, Gainsborough Drive B78 3PJ | 19 Sep 2016 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 32, Gainsborough Drive | £250,000 (Jan 2018) → £457,250 (Apr 2021) | +83% over 3 yrs |
| 28, Gainsborough Drive | £200,000 (Sep 2017) → £300,000 (Aug 2020) | +50% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gainsborough Drive
Crime
19 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gainsborough Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Gainsborough Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Primary School 157 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Manor Primary Academy 90 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Dunstall Park Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Millfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Thomas Barnes Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Moorgate Primary Academy 310 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| Kettlebrook Short Stay School 33 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 11–16 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Sutherland School 29 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–18 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Wilnecote (Staffs) station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Tamworth station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
- Tamworth High Level station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gainsborough Drive (opp, Sutton Road) 3 min walk
- Gainsborough Drive (adj, Sutton Road) 4 min walk
- George Avenue (adj, Sutton Road) 4 min walk
- George Avenue (opp, Sutton Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Riverside Surgery
41-42 Balfour, Tamworth · 2.0 mi - The Peel Medical Practice
Doctors Surgery, The Peel Practice, Tamworth · 2.2 mi - Crown Medical Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 2.3 mi - Hollies Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Ventura Park · 1.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Tamworth · 1.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fazeley Express · 1.6 mi
- Asda Supercentre Asda Tamworth Supercentre · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Crest Pharmacy - Fazeley · 1.6 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- Boots · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Riverside Dental Surgery · 2.0 mi
- Central Ortho · 2.2 mi
- Tamworth House Dental Practice · 2.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 667 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,662 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 98% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 69% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 92% |
Share of homes across Lichfield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Gainsborough Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.5% | 54.2% |
| No religion | 45.5% | 38.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 4.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.4% | 33.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 47.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Lichfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38% | 38.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 35.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 12.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13% | 13.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Lichfield.
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- Bairstow Eves 2.3 mi
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- Burchell Edwards 2.3 mi
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