Merlin Close, Wilnecote, Tamworth
House prices, sold prices and local information for B77 5PD.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Merlin Close, Wilnecote, Tamworth have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 22 Mar 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £184,375. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Merlin Close range from £145,000 to £210,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Merlin Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlin Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B77 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £184,375 | 22 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Merlin Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Merlin Close B77 5PD | 22 Mar 2023 | £192,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Close B77 5PD | 27 Aug 2021 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Merlin Close B77 5PD | 16 Aug 2021 | £169,250 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Merlin Close B77 5PD | 26 Jun 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Merlin Close B77 5PD | 22 Aug 2019 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Merlin Close B77 5PD | 16 Nov 2018 | £145,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Merlin Close | £185,000 (Aug 2019) → £205,000 (Aug 2021) | +11% over 2 yrs |
| 2, Merlin Close | £145,000 (Nov 2018) → £169,250 (Aug 2021) | +17% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Merlin Close
Crime
134 crimes were reported within about a mile of Merlin Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Merlin Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle Tame Flood alert area
- River Anker and River Sence Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Merlin Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfields Infant Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Wilnecote School 961 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Wilnecote Junior Academy 302 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Three Peaks Primary Academy 411 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Two Rivers High School 286 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Stoneydelph Primary School 252 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lift Tamworth 636 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bird's Bush Primary School 143 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 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 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Polesworth station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Tamworth High Level station 2.5 mi · 51 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bakers Walk (opp, Tinkers Green Road) 2 min walk
- Bakers Walk (adj, Tinkers Green Road) 2 min walk
- Butterfly Walk (opp, Tinkers Green Road) 2 min walk
- Merganser (adj, Tinkers Green Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Dr Khare's Surgery
Stoneydelph Medical Ctr, Ellerbeck, Tamworth · 1.0 mi - Heathview Medical Practice
Caledonian, Tamworth · 1.2 mi - Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice
162 Long Street, Dordon, Tamworth · 1.9 mi - Tri-Links Medical Practice
Tri-Links, 130 Tamworth Road, Tamworth · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Tamworth - Ninian Way · 0.6 mi
- Asda Express Asda Tamworth Express Petrol · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Hockley Tamworth · 0.8 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Tamworth M42 Moto SF · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Eason Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Stonydelph Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Crestpharmacy - Dosthill · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Miss S Khan · 1.0 mi
- Stonydelph Dental Clinic · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 9 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 606 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,603 |
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 Merlin Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 95.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.8% | 49.1% |
| No religion | 40% | 44.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.1% | 6.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.9% | 21.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.9% | 18.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 21.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 13% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 45.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 13.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tamworth | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44.6% | 31.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 28.8% | 40% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 22.7% | 10.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.8% | 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 Merlin Close
- Next Place Property Agents 1.9 mi
- Wilkins Estate Agents 2.4 mi
- Bairstow Eves 2.4 mi
- Burchell Edwards 2.4 mi
- Calders Residential 2.4 mi
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