Lorton, Tamworth
House prices, sold prices and local information for B79 7UQ.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Lorton, Tamworth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 22 Nov 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £280,000. By property type, sales here have been 50% detached, 50% terraced. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Lorton compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lorton has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B79 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 3 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £280,000 | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Terraced | 1 | £270,000 | 22 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Lorton
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Lorton B79 7UQ | 22 Nov 2021 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Lorton B79 7UQ | 5 Aug 2019 | £190,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 4, Lorton B79 7UQ | 9 Mar 2018 | £280,000 | 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.
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Schools near Lorton
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coton Green Primary School 324 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas Barnes Primary School 106 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy 100 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Lift Rawlett 926 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dunstall Park Primary School 95 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Moorgate Primary Academy 310 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Flax Hill Junior Academy 294 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 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
- Tamworth station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Tamworth High Level station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Wilnecote (Staffs) station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Buckingham Road (by, Lichfield Road) 5 min walk
- Buckingham Road (nr, Lichfield Road) 5 min walk
- Oxbridge Way path (by, Lichfield Road) 6 min walk
- Fox Inn (by, Lichfield Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Aldergate Med.pract.
The Mount, 10 Salters Lane, Tamworth · 1.2 mi - The Peel Medical Practice
Doctors Surgery, The Peel Practice, Tamworth · 1.3 mi - Hollies Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 1.3 mi - Crown Medical Practice
Tamworth Health Centre, Upper Gungate, Tamworth · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Leyfields Tamworth · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Masefield Drive Tamworth · 0.9 mi
- Spar Spar - Tamworth · 1.3 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Leyfields Tamworth · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Tamworth Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Aldergate Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Crest Pharmacy - Aldergate · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Riverside Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- Dale House Dental Practice · 1.4 mi
- Ascent Dental Care Tamworth · 1.4 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 10 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 574 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,358 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tamworth 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 Lorton
Ethnic group
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 62.2% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 32.2% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 5% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.4% | 6.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.6% | 21.9% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.1% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11% | 13% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 45.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.6% | 31.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.5% | 40% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.3% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 18.3% |
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 Tamworth.
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Estate agents near Lorton
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- Martin & Co 1.3 mi
- Green & Co 1.5 mi
- Smiths Estate Agents 1.5 mi
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